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EFO 235H

1970 Land Rover Series 2A

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

74,476 mi
Last recorded74,476 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2019
Typical for 1970 Land Rover Series 2A40,641 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEFO 235H
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2A
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2019 74,476 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 74,398 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 73,760 miles

All four tyres perrishing

Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Minor chassis corrosion

Oil leak ()

Osr body corrosion

Pass 16 Jun 2016 73,698 miles

minor chassis corrosion

Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Jul 2015 73,401 miles

Oil leak

general chassis corrosion

Fail 25 Jun 2015 73,401 miles

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)

Oil leak

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

general chassis corrosion

Pass 20 Jun 2014 72,545 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 71,635 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 71,514 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 71,008 miles

chassis and rear axle brake pipes are cable tied sequre

Pass 25 Jun 2010 70,419 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 70,418 miles

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

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2008 69,210 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 69,196 miles

Centre brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 68,409 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

advise wipers worn † advise o/s n/s front hubs leaking

Fail 19 Jul 2007 68,332 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise exhaust corroded rear

advise o/s n/s front hubs leaking

advise wipers worn

Pass 23 Jun 2006 67,125 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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EFO 235H is a 1970 Land Rover Series 2A in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EFO 235H, 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 EFO 235H registered?

EFO 235H is a 1970 Land Rover Series 2A, first registered on 14 January 1970.

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