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CDG 653F

1976 Land Rover 2A

Bronze Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

85,861 mi
Last recorded85,861 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCDG 653F
MakeLand Rover
Model2A
Year1976
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2017 85,861 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 84,461 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 83,278 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 81,491 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 81,491 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 80,302 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 Jun 2013 80,302 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 May 2012 79,331 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 77,821 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 77,537 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 76,456 miles

Exstensive welding repairs to chassis

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 75,834 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Fail 29 Oct 2007 75,831 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Fail 10 Oct 2007 75,723 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Lower Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Front Upper Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Lower Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Upper Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front inner wing holed

offside rear tyre cracking on sidewall

rear floor corroded and holed

rear lower panel corroded

rear wheel nuts fitted wrong way round

Pass 30 Oct 2006 74,579 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front prop shaft front joint slightly worn

Pass 19 Jul 2005 73,296 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2005 73,296 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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CDG 653F is a 1976 Land Rover 2A in Bronze with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 CDG 653F, 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 50 years old, this Land Rover 2A is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CDG 653F registered?

CDG 653F is a 1976 Land Rover 2A, first registered on 29 October 1976.

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