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EDE 36C

1974 Land Rover 2A

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2024
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

55,184 mi
Last recorded55,184 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2023
Typical for 1974 Land Rover 2A46,694 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEDE 36C
MakeLand Rover
Model2A
Year1974
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2023 55,184 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 50,345 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 49,856 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear out - rigger corroded.

Fail 14 Dec 2015 49,832 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust broken (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear out - rigger corroded.

Pass 12 Dec 2014 49,443 miles

rear o/s & n/s crosmember & out riggers corroded.

Fail 2 Dec 2014 49,417 miles

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

rear o/s & n/s crosmember & out riggers corroded.

Pass 27 Nov 2013 49,174 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 49,154 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 48,573 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2012 48,551 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 48,152 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 47,387 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 47,368 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 46,704 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 46,685 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 45,567 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2006 45,554 miles

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

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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EDE 36C is a 1974 Land Rover 2A in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1974 Land Rover 2A models, the average MOT pass rate is 56.5% with a typical mileage of 46,694 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 EDE 36C, 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 52 years old, this Land Rover 2A is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EDE 36C registered?

EDE 36C is a 1974 Land Rover 2A, first registered on 19 February 1974.

Is EDE 36C safe to buy?

The MOT history for EDE 36C shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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