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PMK 985R

1977 Land Rover 2A

Green Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2019
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

82,843 mi
Last recorded82,843 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2018
Typical for 1977 Land Rover 2A74,051 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPMK 985R
MakeLand Rover
Model2A
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2018 82,843 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 82,843 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 82,827 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 82,826 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired middle chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded middle chassis (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2006 82,442 miles

front prop centre joint play

front shock absorber buses play

gear oil leak out of both front and o/s/r hubs

near side door mirror craked

o/s/r leaf spring lower leaf out of true

slight front brake imbalance

small hole n/s/f chasis

How Reliable is the Land Rover 2A?

Based on 4,860 MOT tests across 474 vehicles.

77.8%
Pass Rate
539
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
474
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 226
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 150
Stop lamp not working 127
brake binding 111
position lamp(s) not working 107
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PMK 985R is a 1977 Land Rover 2A in Green with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1977 Land Rover 2A models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.3% with a typical mileage of 74,051 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 2A fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 226 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PMK 985R, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover 2A typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 49 years old, this Land Rover 2A is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PMK 985R registered?

PMK 985R is a 1977 Land Rover 2A, first registered on 5 May 1977.

Is PMK 985R safe to buy?

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