MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
16,260 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
all wheel studs do not fully extend out of the nuts
secondary fuel filler neck is bent not allowing fuel in
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))
secondary fuel tank filler neck is in poor condition
wheel fixing studs do nut fully extend out of the wheel nuts
Front Propshaft universal joint worn both ujs ()
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Propshaft universal joint worn both ujs ()
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Offside Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)
FRONT PROPSHAFT SLIGHTLY WORN
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Series 2?
Based on 8,346 MOT tests across 849 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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RUF 975M is a 1974 Land Rover Series 2 in Green with a 2,225cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
Across all 1974 Land Rover Series 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 50,285 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 RUF 975M, 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 52 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 RUF 975M registered?
RUF 975M is a 1974 Land Rover Series 2, first registered on 31 December 1974.
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