CarVerify

Free Car Check

SRE 651W

1981 Land Rover Series 2

Green Diesel 2286cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2014
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

8,361 mi
Last recorded8,361 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2013
Typical for 1981 Land Rover Series 251,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSRE 651W
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2013 8,361 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 8,247 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 8,247 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 8,001 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 8,000 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 7,163 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 7,161 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Fail 20 Jul 2009 7,124 miles

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 6,625 miles

Centre Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Jun 2008 6,621 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Centre Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 20 May 2008 6,589 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front Drag link end excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Loud clunking on steering possible steering box gears maybe no oil.

VEHICLE IS IN A VERY RUSTY CONDITION

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
Full Land Rover Series 2 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SRE 651W is a 1981 Land Rover Series 2 in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 SRE 651W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SRE 651W?

You can check the full history of SRE 651W by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SRE 651W registered?

SRE 651W is a 1981 Land Rover Series 2, first registered on 21 May 1981.

Is SRE 651W safe to buy?

The MOT history for SRE 651W shows 11 tests with a 45.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SRE 651W have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SRE 651W. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.