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SCV 759G

1988 Land Rover Series 2A

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

12,546 mi
Last recorded12,546 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSCV 759G
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2A
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2017 12,546 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

underside heavily undersealed

Fail 27 Nov 2017 12,512 miles

Front Steering pivot point has excessive play drop arm (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 25 Nov 2016 11,948 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both rear tyres beginning to perish

underside heavily underside

Pass 26 Nov 2015 11,560 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

chassi heavily undersealed

Pass 26 Nov 2014 11,059 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

chassi heavily undersealed

nearside front tyre sidewall beginning to pewrish

Fail 7 Nov 2014 11,000 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

chassi heavily undersealed

Pass 4 Nov 2013 10,430 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 9,692 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 9,075 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 8,399 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 6,955 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 6,955 miles

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 2,929 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 99,853 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2007 99,710 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin excessively loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin retaining device insecurely fitted (2.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 93,447 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 93,427 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Land Rover Series 2A?

Based on 6,074 MOT tests across 626 vehicles.

74.3%
Pass Rate
515
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
626
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 410
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 234
Stop lamp not working 191
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 144
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 139
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SCV 759G is a 1988 Land Rover Series 2A in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

The most common reason a Land Rover Series 2A fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 410 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SCV 759G, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Series 2A typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 38 years old, this Land Rover Series 2A is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SCV 759G registered?

SCV 759G is a 1988 Land Rover Series 2A, first registered on 1 January 1988.

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The MOT history for SCV 759G shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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