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VPN 107S

1978 Land Rover Series 2

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

1,682 mi
Last recorded1,682 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 1978 Land Rover Series 241,287 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVPN 107S
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 1,682 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 1,362 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 539 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 9 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 47,006 miles

Oil leak

o/s/f bump stop missing

Pass 31 Aug 2012 46,958 miles

Oil leak

o/s/f bump stop missing

Pass 25 Aug 2011 46,814 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 46,798 miles

Centre Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

diff oil leak

o/s/f bump stops missing

rear bump stops insecure

Pass 2 Sep 2010 46,249 miles

n/s/f a post corroided

n/s/f door window insecure

spare tyre poor condition

Pass 14 May 2009 44,259 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine smokey

front tyres out of shape

front tyres perished

Pass 18 Jul 2008 42,483 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 42,483 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front tyres in poor condition

vehicle body in poor condition

Pass 11 Aug 2007 41,287 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 41,277 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Both front tyres sidewalls are sarting to split / crack. (inner sidewalls worst)

Indicators are flashing fast and are on the limit.

Pass 12 Jul 2006 40,960 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 40,953 miles

Nearside Front 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, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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VPN 107S is a 1978 Land Rover Series 2 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 VPN 107S, 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.

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VPN 107S is a 1978 Land Rover Series 2, first registered on 13 January 1978.

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