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CPC 158H

1970 Land Rover Series 2A

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2024
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

10,166 mi
Last recorded10,166 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2023
Typical for 1970 Land Rover Series 2A40,641 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCPC 158H
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2A
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2023 10,166 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 8,781 miles

Coolant leak offside front core plug ()

Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewall perishing and cracking

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt small split (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 13 Jul 2017 8,744 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Coolant leak offside front core plug ()

Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewall perishing and cracking

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt small split (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 26 May 2016 7,932 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 28 May 2015 7,374 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 6,400 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 5,518 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 3,085 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 90,009 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 90,005 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 Oct 2008 90,001 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

How Reliable is the Land Rover Series 2A?

Based on 6,074 MOT tests across 626 vehicles.

74.3%
Pass Rate
515
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
626
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 410
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 234
Stop lamp not working 191
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 144
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 139
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CPC 158H is a 1970 Land Rover Series 2A in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1970 Land Rover Series 2A models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 40,641 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 2A fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 410 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CPC 158H, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Series 2A typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 56 years old, this Land Rover Series 2A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CPC 158H registered?

CPC 158H is a 1970 Land Rover Series 2A, first registered on 23 May 1970.

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The MOT history for CPC 158H shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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