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RSU 757

1989 Land Rover Series 2

Green Petrol 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

23,953 mi
Last recorded23,953 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2012
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Series 245,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRSU 757
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2012 23,953 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

battery insecure

o/s engine mounting bolts insecure

Pass 10 Feb 2011 23,507 miles

no seat belts fitted at time of test

Fail 1 Feb 2011 23,486 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Feb 2010 22,882 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 21,765 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 21,765 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 20,245 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 20,242 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 18,872 miles

oil contamination on o/s/r hub

Fail 18 Aug 2006 18,858 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

oil contamination on o/s/r hub

How Reliable is the Land Rover Series 2?

Based on 8,346 MOT tests across 849 vehicles.

72.1%
Pass Rate
425
Miles/Year
68
Year Lifespan
849
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 526
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 365
Stop lamp not working 310
position lamp(s) not working 293
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 266
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RSU 757 is a 1989 Land Rover Series 2 in Green with a 2,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1989 Land Rover Series 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.7% with a typical mileage of 45,846 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Land Rover Series 2 fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 526 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RSU 757, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Series 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 68 years. At 37 years old, this Land Rover Series 2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RSU 757 registered?

RSU 757 is a 1989 Land Rover Series 2, first registered on 16 June 1989.

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