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SOM 395H

1979 Land Rover Series 2

Blue Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2018
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

37,268 mi
Last recorded37,268 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2017
Typical for 1979 Land Rover Series 255,024 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSOM 395H
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2017 37,268 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 36,827 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2016 36,827 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 36,620 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2014 36,378 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 36,378 miles

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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SOM 395H is a 1979 Land Rover Series 2 in Blue with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1979 Land Rover Series 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 55,024 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 SOM 395H, 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 47 years old, this Land Rover Series 2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SOM 395H?

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What year was SOM 395H registered?

SOM 395H is a 1979 Land Rover Series 2, first registered on 10 August 1979.

Is SOM 395H safe to buy?

The MOT history for SOM 395H shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SOM 395H have outstanding finance?

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