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EAN 727J

1970 Land Rover 2A

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2018
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

33,663 mi
Last recorded33,663 miles
Recorded on17 May 2017
Typical for 1970 Land Rover 2A44,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEAN 727J
MakeLand Rover
Model2A
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc
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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2017 33,663 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 33,647 miles

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 May 2016 32,966 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 32,966 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2015 31,567 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 22 Apr 2015 31,567 miles

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

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 29,885 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2014 29,883 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 22,345 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 20,741 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 20,741 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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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EAN 727J is a 1970 Land Rover 2A in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1970 Land Rover 2A models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 44,863 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 2A fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 226 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EAN 727J, 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 56 years old, this Land Rover 2A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EAN 727J registered?

EAN 727J is a 1970 Land Rover 2A, first registered on 20 November 1970.

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