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EBW 270A

1963 Land Rover 2A

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

22,900 mi
Last recorded22,900 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2007
Typical for 1963 Land Rover 2A50,789 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEBW 270A
MakeLand Rover
Model2A
Year1963
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2007 22,900 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2005 22,888 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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EBW 270A is a 1963 Land Rover 2A in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1963 Land Rover 2A models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 50,789 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 EBW 270A, 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 63 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 EBW 270A registered?

EBW 270A is a 1963 Land Rover 2A, first registered on 17 July 1963.

Is EBW 270A safe to buy?

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