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CPX 985G

1969 Land Rover Series 2A

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

77,357 mi
Last recorded77,357 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2024
Typical for 1969 Land Rover Series 2A48,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCPX 985G
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2A
Year1969
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc
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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2024 77,357 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2023 77,341 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Leaf spring seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering system fouling (2.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged both (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front both swivel seals leaking badly

Front odd springs fitted

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

nsf, and both rear leaf springs corroded and erroded.

Nearside Front hub oil seal leaking

Pass 9 Jul 2018 76,212 miles

Front hubs have sight oil leakl

Offside Front Lower rubber bush slight wear

both rear tyres have sidewall damage

surface corrosion on rear axle

Pass 11 Jul 2017 75,908 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 75,436 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 75,435 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 May 2015 75,129 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 75,129 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Pass 12 May 2014 74,639 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 31 May 2013 74,251 miles

Centre and rear exhaust corroded

Front prontshaft uj of front propshaft has slight play

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Top of radiator leaking

Fail 21 May 2013 74,251 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Upper Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre and rear exhaust corroded

Front prontshaft uj of front propshaft has slight play

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Slight play in parking brake linkage

Top of radiator leaking

Pass 30 May 2012 73,868 miles

both front hub seals leaking slightly

operatin of dip/main foot switch slightly rough

rear springs. both sides. Front and rear bushes deteriorated.

Pass 28 May 2011 73,313 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 73,313 miles

Offside Front Upper Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 May 2010 72,624 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 72,592 miles

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

Indicator tell tale missing (1.4.A.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

all brake pipes have corrsoion

shcok absorbers and leaf springs have corrosion

underside of vehicle has corrosion

Pass 29 Feb 2008 71,710 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 71,710 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Upper Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 71,016 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 71,016 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2006 70,512 miles

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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CPX 985G is a 1969 Land Rover Series 2A in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 1969 Land Rover Series 2A models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 48,910 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 CPX 985G, 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 57 years old, this Land Rover Series 2A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CPX 985G is a 1969 Land Rover Series 2A, first registered on 9 June 1969.

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