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CXE 597J

1970 Land Rover Series 2A

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2019
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

27,967 mi
Last recorded27,967 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2018
Typical for 1970 Land Rover Series 2A40,641 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCXE 597J
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2A
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2018 27,967 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front propshaft slight play

Fail 28 Dec 2017 27,961 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front propshaft slight play

oil leak from radiator

Pass 19 May 2014 27,529 miles

Oil leak

Slight pull on front brakes

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 14 May 2014 27,525 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

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)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 28 Aug 2008 26,689 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 26,673 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 26,426 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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CXE 597J is a 1970 Land Rover Series 2A in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CXE 597J, 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 CXE 597J registered?

CXE 597J is a 1970 Land Rover Series 2A, first registered on 14 September 1970.

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The MOT history for CXE 597J shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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