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SJT 197X

1981 Land Rover Series 2

Black Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2017
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

19,251 mi
Last recorded19,251 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2016
Typical for 1981 Land Rover Series 251,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJT 197X
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2016 19,251 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 19,251 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 19,254 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 19,251 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r oil seal leaking

Propshaft component defective

Pass 31 Aug 2010 19,251 miles

front prop shaft loose. front diff has wear.

Fail 20 Aug 2010 19,251 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Lower Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front prop shaft loose. front diff has wear.

Pass 4 Aug 2009 19,251 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

No screen fitted.

O,s mirror held with ties.

Fail 4 Aug 2009 19,251 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

No screen fitted.

O,s mirror held with ties.

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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SJT 197X is a 1981 Land Rover Series 2 in Black with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1981 Land Rover Series 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 51,772 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 SJT 197X, 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 45 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 SJT 197X registered?

SJT 197X is a 1981 Land Rover Series 2, first registered on 12 August 1981.

Is SJT 197X safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJT 197X shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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