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UAF 189S

1978 Land Rover Series 2

Blue Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

76,492 mi
Last recorded76,492 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2005
Typical for 1978 Land Rover Series 241,287 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUAF 189S
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2005 76,492 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2005 76,492 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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UAF 189S is a 1978 Land Rover Series 2 in Blue with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1978 Land Rover Series 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 41,287 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 UAF 189S, 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 48 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 UAF 189S?

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What year was UAF 189S registered?

UAF 189S is a 1978 Land Rover Series 2, first registered on 8 May 1978.

Is UAF 189S safe to buy?

The MOT history for UAF 189S shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does UAF 189S have outstanding finance?

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