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XWY 891L

1973 Land Rover Series 2

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

34,300 mi
Last recorded34,300 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2015
Typical for 1973 Land Rover Series 253,517 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXWY 891L
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2015 34,300 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 32,050 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 24,130 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 May 2013 24,130 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 May 2012 18,497 miles

engine has oil leak

front diff leaking

gearbox leaking oil

osf/nsf slight wheel bearing noise

slight leal on osf/nsf hubs

steering box damp

Fail 16 May 2012 18,496 miles

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

engine has oil leak

front diff leaking

gearbox leaking oil

osf/nsf slight wheel bearing noise

slight leal on osf/nsf hubs

Pass 17 May 2011 14,702 miles

nsf hub seal damp

osf/nsf headlamps desilverd

rear axle leaking

Fail 7 May 2011 14,458 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

nsf hub seal damp

osf/nsf headlamps desilverd

rear axle leaking

Pass 15 May 2010 9,230 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 4,268 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 99,145 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 99,145 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

near side mirror cracked

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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XWY 891L is a 1973 Land Rover Series 2 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1973 Land Rover Series 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 53,517 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 XWY 891L, 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 53 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 XWY 891L registered?

XWY 891L is a 1973 Land Rover Series 2, first registered on 1 June 1973.

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