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RST 331K

1972 Land Rover Series 2 A

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

90,998 mi
Last recorded90,998 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRST 331K
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2 A
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc
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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2019 90,998 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 90,996 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer burst at seam (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 90,678 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2018 90,678 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 90,044 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 90,034 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm ball joint (2.2.C.1c)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle n/s lower (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 89,356 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 88,765 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 88,765 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported front to rear (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 87,425 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 May 2013 84,885 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 83,737 miles

front and rear number plates deterioated x2 (BORDELINE) !!

h/brake pivot mechanism worn

nsf brake pipe corroded

nsr tyre cut in tread

oil leak

osf brake pipe minor corrossion

tractor joint boots split x2

Fail 30 May 2012 83,737 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front and rear number plates deterioated x2 (BORDELINE) !!

h/brake pivot mechanism worn

nsf brake pipe corroded

nsr tyre cut in tread

oil leak

osf brake pipe minor corrossion

tractor joint boots split x2

Pass 23 Apr 2011 82,370 miles

front and rear no plates reflective backing getting dull(BORDERLINE)

tractor joint rubber covers split x2.

various oil leaks.

Fail 23 Apr 2011 82,370 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Rear Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

front and rear no plates reflective backing getting dull(BORDERLINE)

tractor joint rubber covers split x2.

various oil leaks.

Pass 5 Mar 2010 81,333 miles

Centre Rear Brake pivot worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

fluid on n/s/rear wheel

Fail 1 Mar 2010 81,322 miles

Offside Front Steering retaining device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Centre Rear Brake pivot worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

fluid on n/s/rear wheel

Pass 2 Feb 2009 78,994 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 78,908 miles

Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 76,046 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 76,046 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 70,714 miles

slight split in o/s engine mounting

Pass 11 Jan 2006 69,270 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Series 2 A?

Based on 1,003 MOT tests across 102 vehicles.

76.4%
Pass Rate
457
Miles/Year
64
Year Lifespan
102
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 65
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 30
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 27
brake binding 22
Stop lamp not working 22
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RST 331K is a 1972 Land Rover Series 2 A in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

The most common reason a Land Rover Series 2 A fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 65 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RST 331K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Series 2 A typically stays on UK roads for around 64 years. At 54 years old, this Land Rover Series 2 A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RST 331K is a 1972 Land Rover Series 2 A, first registered on 20 January 1972.

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