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EAN 743J

1970 Land Rover Series 2A

Green Diesel 3300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2017
Tests16 (6 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

16,209 mi
Last recorded16,209 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2016
Typical for 1970 Land Rover Series 2A40,641 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEAN 743J
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2A
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,300cc

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MOT History

6 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2016 16,209 miles

chassis corroded

front tyres cracked/perished

rear leaf springs corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2016 16,209 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

chassis corroded

front tyres cracked/perished

rear leaf springs corroded

Fail 27 May 2016 16,209 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam both (1.7.5a)

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all tyres cracking/perished

chassis and leaf springs corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2014 16,168 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 16,120 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Fail 11 Aug 2014 16,089 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (3.6.C.3)

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

corrosion and welding to various areas of vehicle underside

Fail 7 Sep 2013 16,065 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (3.6.C.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Nearside Front brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 May 2012 15,345 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 25 May 2012 15,345 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 4 May 2012 15,345 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear reflector more than 50% obscured (1.5.1b)

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Battery Insecure

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Swivel Hub Leaking

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 15,345 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 15,345 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear 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 10 Oct 2007 15,548 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 15,539 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 15,068 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 15,068 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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EAN 743J is a 1970 Land Rover Series 2A in Green with a 3,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

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 EAN 743J, 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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EAN 743J is a 1970 Land Rover Series 2A, first registered on 21 November 1970.

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