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EFX 373C

1969 Land Rover Series 2 A

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

25,695 mi
Last recorded25,695 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2017
Typical for 1969 Land Rover Series 2 A43,089 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEFX 373C
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2 A
Year1969
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc
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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2017 25,695 miles

All tyres are cracking on side walls.

Fail 23 Oct 2017 25,695 miles

All tyres are cracking on side walls.

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 24,751 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 24,695 miles

Nearside Front tyre surface cracks in sidewall

Nearside Rear tyre cracks in sidewall

Pass 3 Nov 2014 24,682 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 24,650 miles

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

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

rear chassis members light corrosion

Pass 7 Nov 2012 24,625 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 24,599 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 24,553 miles

o/s/f and n/s/r tyres cracks in sidewalls

Fail 29 Sep 2010 24,541 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

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

o/s/f and n/s/r tyres cracks in sidewalls

Pass 5 Oct 2009 24,386 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 24,072 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 24,062 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 23,464 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

all 4 suspension bump stops missing

chassis welded in various places

Fail 1 Oct 2007 23,458 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring fitted in such a way that the axle is misaligned (2.4.B.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Battery insecure

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

all 4 suspension bump stops missing

rear door lower hinge worn

Pass 28 Sep 2006 22,646 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 22,627 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 22,627 miles

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Land Rover Series 2 A?

Based on 1,003 MOT tests across 102 vehicles.

76.4%
Pass Rate
457
Miles/Year
64
Year Lifespan
102
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 65
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 30
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 27
brake binding 22
Stop lamp not working 22
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EFX 373C is a 1969 Land Rover Series 2 A in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1969 Land Rover Series 2 A models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 43,089 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 2 A fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 65 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EFX 373C, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Series 2 A typically stays on UK roads for around 64 years. At 57 years old, this Land Rover Series 2 A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EFX 373C registered?

EFX 373C is a 1969 Land Rover Series 2 A, first registered on 9 December 1969.

Is EFX 373C safe to buy?

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