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UAS 271

1985 Land Rover SERIES2

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

36,306 mi
Last recorded36,306 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUAS 271
MakeLand Rover
ModelSERIES2
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2012 36,306 miles

front headlamp reflectors deteriorated

offside rear tyre cut and perished. not excessivly

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

slight splitting to nearside front wiper blade

Fail 21 Nov 2012 36,306 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

front headlamp reflectors deteriorated

offside rear bumpstop rubber missing

offside rear tyre cut and perished. not excessivly

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

slight splitting to nearside front wiper blade

Pass 9 Nov 2011 35,508 miles

slight damage to both front seatbelts

slight engine oil leak

some deterioration to both front headlamp reflectors

Fail 7 Nov 2011 35,508 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

slight damage to both front seatbelts

slight engine oil leak

some deterioration to both front headlamp reflectors

Pass 21 Sep 2010 35,488 miles

cuts to tread on all tyres not deep enough to reach the cords

rear transfer box mounts heavily deteriorated

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

some inbalance in rear brakes

some play / deterioration to rear leaf spring bushes

Pass 25 Aug 2009 34,850 miles

slight flujffing/fraying to both front seatbelts

slight play in all shock absorber lower bushes

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 30 Jul 2008 34,039 miles

slight fluffing to both front seatbelts

Pass 17 Mar 2007 33,081 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover SERIES2?

Based on 1,135 MOT tests across 118 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
403
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
118
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 81
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 43
Stop lamp not working 39
Headlamp not working on main beam 39
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 36
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UAS 271 is a 1985 Land Rover SERIES2 in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

The most common reason a Land Rover SERIES2 fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 81 recorded failures. If you're considering buying UAS 271, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover SERIES2 typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 41 years old, this Land Rover SERIES2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was UAS 271 registered?

UAS 271 is a 1985 Land Rover SERIES2, first registered on 11 November 1985.

Is UAS 271 safe to buy?

The MOT history for UAS 271 shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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