MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
34,300 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
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
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
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
nsf hub seal damp
osf/nsf headlamps desilverd
rear axle leaking
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is XWY 891L safe to buy?
The MOT history for XWY 891L shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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