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AVB 918H

1970 Land Rover Series 2

White Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

79,926 mi
Last recorded79,926 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2019
Typical for 1970 Land Rover Series 243,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAVB 918H
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2019 79,926 miles

Central gearbox mounting corroded

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear tail pipe corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2017 79,926 miles

Central transfer box centre brace corroded

Oil leak ()

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

both front inner wings and front bulkhead corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2017 79,926 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose arm track rod end rear arm onto front hub. (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis and out rigger near to the rear top shock absorber mount. (2.4.A.3)

The fuel tank is corroded and seems damp around the seems.

The rear exhaust tail pipe is corroded

The transfer gear box middle brace is corroded.

advise both front inner wings are corroded and the front bulk head.

oil leaking from engine and gearbox/transfer box area.

Pass 17 Oct 2016 79,926 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded from master cylinder down to union (3.6.B.2c)

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

Vehicle leans to the right, suspect different leaf spring fitted

oil leak

Fail 10 Oct 2016 79,926 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded from master cylinder down to union (3.6.B.2c)

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

Vehicle leans to the right, suspect different leaf spring fitted

oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2015 79,926 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front pipe from brake master cylinder down to union (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end has slight play.

vehicle leans to the right, suspect slightly different leaf springs.

Fail 2 Oct 2015 79,926 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front pipe from brake master cylinder down to union (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end has slight play.

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

vehicle leans to the right, suspect slightly different leaf springs.

Pass 25 Sep 2014 79,926 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 79,926 miles

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

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 79,926 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 79,926 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 79,926 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 79,926 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 79,926 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 79,926 miles

Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 79,926 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both rear leaf springs deteriorated slightly

slightly long travel on brake pedal

Pass 30 Sep 2008 79,926 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 79,926 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 79,926 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 78,836 miles

various parts of chassis and outriggers heavily corroded but not excessive or holed

Fail 20 Sep 2006 78,836 miles

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

various parts of chassis and outriggers heavily corroded but not holed or excessive

How Reliable is the Land Rover Series 2?

Based on 8,346 MOT tests across 849 vehicles.

72.1%
Pass Rate
425
Miles/Year
68
Year Lifespan
849
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 526
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 365
Stop lamp not working 310
position lamp(s) not working 293
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 266
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AVB 918H is a 1970 Land Rover Series 2 in White with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 1970 Land Rover Series 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 43,992 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 AVB 918H, 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 56 years old, this Land Rover Series 2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AVB 918H is a 1970 Land Rover Series 2, first registered on 12 February 1970.

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