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VUH 442S

1978 Land Rover Series 2

Green Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

62,911 mi
Last recorded62,911 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2005
Typical for 1978 Land Rover Series 241,287 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVUH 442S
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 25 Jul 2005 62,911 miles

Centre Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front All position lamps not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.A.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear All position lamps not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front All position lamps not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.A.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Offside Rear All position lamps not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.A.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

propshaft defective

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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VUH 442S is a 1978 Land Rover Series 2 in Green with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 VUH 442S, 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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What year was VUH 442S registered?

VUH 442S is a 1978 Land Rover Series 2, first registered on 26 June 1978.

Is VUH 442S safe to buy?

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