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FLD 838J

1970 Land Rover Series 2

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

91,890 mi
Last recorded91,890 miles
Recorded on24 May 2017
Typical for 1970 Land Rover Series 243,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFLD 838J
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2017 91,890 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 May 2017 91,890 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Jun 2016 91,078 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

oil leak

Fail 23 May 2016 91,063 miles

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded pipes coming out of a union point on the os chassis leg (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front propshaft joint defective

oil leak

Pass 27 May 2015 90,909 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 26 May 2015 90,909 miles

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

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 90,777 miles

brakes have little servo assistance

Fail 7 Feb 2014 90,777 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

brakes have little servo assistance

Pass 28 Jan 2013 90,463 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 89,919 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 89,303 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 86,614 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 85,489 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 82,576 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 47,839 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Series 2?

Based on 8,346 MOT tests across 849 vehicles.

72.1%
Pass Rate
425
Miles/Year
68
Year Lifespan
849
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 526
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 365
Stop lamp not working 310
position lamp(s) not working 293
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 266
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FLD 838J is a 1970 Land Rover Series 2 in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1970 Land Rover Series 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 43,992 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Series 2 fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 526 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FLD 838J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Series 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 68 years. At 56 years old, this Land Rover Series 2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FLD 838J registered?

FLD 838J is a 1970 Land Rover Series 2, first registered on 7 October 1970.

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