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SYG 439W

1981 Land Rover Series 2

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

61,944 mi
Last recorded61,944 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 1981 Land Rover Series 251,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSYG 439W
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2017 61,944 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 61,916 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 61,908 miles

Oil leak

exhaust to manifold flange nuts loose

front swivel joints damp

front transfer box oil leak

gearbox oil leak

steering box has slight dampness

Fail 13 Jun 2015 61,896 miles

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust to manifold flange nuts loose

front swivel joints damp

front transfer box oil leak

gearbox oil leak

steering box has slight dampness

Pass 3 May 2014 61,889 miles

prop and gearbox oil leaks

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front hub oil seals damp

slight movement in steering box mounting plate

Pass 23 Feb 2013 61,870 miles

hub oil seals damp

steering box has a light misting of oil

steering box has slight movement at its mounting points

Pass 20 Jan 2012 61,775 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

battery insecure

front hub oilseals slightly leaking

slight leak from steering box

Fail 7 Jan 2012 61,758 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

battery insecure

front hub oilseals slightly leaking

slight leak from steering box

Pass 11 Dec 2010 61,773 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 61,706 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 61,671 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 51,659 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 61,570 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 61,570 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2006 61,100 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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SYG 439W is a 1981 Land Rover Series 2 in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SYG 439W, 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 SYG 439W registered?

SYG 439W is a 1981 Land Rover Series 2, first registered on 2 March 1981.

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