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SSL 488

2001 Land Rover Series 2 A

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

36,877 mi
Last recorded36,877 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSSL 488
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2 A
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc
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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2017 36,877 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 36,683 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 36,147 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 35,782 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 35,220 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 34,795 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 34,592 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 34,242 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 34,021 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2006 34,021 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

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

all four tyres outer sidewalls crazed

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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SSL 488 is a 2001 Land Rover Series 2 A in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 SSL 488, 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 25 years old, this Land Rover Series 2 A is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SSL 488 registered?

SSL 488 is a 2001 Land Rover Series 2 A, first registered on 16 January 2001.

Is SSL 488 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SSL 488 shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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