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Both front head lamps very dim in operation. Possible earth problem
Extensive welding to chassis
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Steering appears stiff in opperation
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Extensive welding to chassis
Both front head lamps very dim in operation. Possible earth problem
Both rear wheels locked before front on test. Road very wet on test.
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Some brake pull to n/s
Steering appears stiff. Would advise check oil in box.
Both wiper blades worn
Engine oil leak
Horn weak
Off side and near side front suspension ball hub seals weeping oil
Oil dripping from park brake drum
Some brake pedal travel
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2) DANGEROUS
Both wiper blades worn
Engine oil leak
Horn weak
Off side and near side front suspension ball hub seals weeping oil
Oil dripping from park brake drum
All tyres perished and splitting
King lead in engine bay insecure
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
both prop shafts worn on sliding splines
most steel brake pipes corroded
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
both prop shafts worn on sliding splines
exhaust talepipe missing
most steel brake pipes corroded
offside front tyre out of shape
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
offside front tyre tread out of shape
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
offside front tyre tread out of shape
Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
o/s/f tractor joint leaking
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS
chassis may have more corrosion than what can be seen but is covered under heavy underseal applicasion
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Oil leak
How Reliable is the Land Rover Series 2?
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VPG 281X is a 1991 Land Rover Series 2 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 VPG 281X, 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 35 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 VPG 281X registered?
VPG 281X is a 1991 Land Rover Series 2, first registered on 25 April 1991.
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