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CVG 226F

1979 Land Rover 2A

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

76,463 mi
Last recorded76,463 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2017
Typical for 1979 Land Rover 2A68,975 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCVG 226F
MakeLand Rover
Model2A
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2017 76,463 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 75,042 miles

slight corrosion rear cross member

Rear leaf springs deteriorated

Pass 15 Jul 2015 73,823 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 72,331 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 71,102 miles

front shocker rubbers slightly worn

Pass 14 Jul 2012 69,506 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brakes binding slightly

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 68,972 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 9 Dec 2009 66,024 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise: vin plate not legible, due too scraching on numbers. Note: other documentation provided.

Pass 9 Dec 2009 66,024 miles

advise: vin plate not legible, due too scraching on numbers. Note: other documentation provided.

Pass 19 Sep 2008 59,440 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 51,838 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 51,797 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 44,525 miles

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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CVG 226F is a 1979 Land Rover 2A in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1979 Land Rover 2A models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 68,975 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 CVG 226F, 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 47 years old, this Land Rover 2A is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CVG 226F registered?

CVG 226F is a 1979 Land Rover 2A, first registered on 1 May 1979.

Is CVG 226F safe to buy?

The MOT history for CVG 226F shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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