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VPG 281X

1991 Land Rover Series 2

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

23,888 mi
Last recorded23,888 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVPG 281X
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2017 23,888 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 23,559 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2016 23,555 miles

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.

Pass 18 May 2015 22,675 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2015 22,668 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 22,256 miles

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)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 19,088 miles

both prop shafts worn on sliding splines

most steel brake pipes corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2012 19,088 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 17,344 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2011 17,344 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 14,674 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 57,021 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 56,420 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 54,879 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 54,789 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 54,168 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 54,166 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 53,093 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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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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VPG 281X is a 1991 Land Rover Series 2, first registered on 25 April 1991.

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