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FPO 231H

1970 Land Rover Series 2

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2017
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

75,240 mi
Last recorded75,240 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2016
Typical for 1970 Land Rover Series 243,992 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFPO 231H
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2016 75,240 miles

General wear to suspension bushes

Rear Slight exhaust leak rear box

Pass 1 Oct 2015 72,840 miles

general corrosion around rear chassis and leaf springs

general oil leak around engine and transmission

Fail 1 Oct 2015 72,840 miles

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

general corrosion around rear chassis and leaf springs

general oil leak around engine and transmission

Pass 4 Oct 2014 68,530 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2013 64,717 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight corrosion to bulkhead

slight wear to front springs,general corrosion on underside

Pass 2 Aug 2013 64,717 miles

slight corrosion to bulkhead

slight wear to front springs,general corrosion on underside

Pass 2 Sep 2008 64,459 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 64,459 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 63,755 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 63,755 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 19 Jan 2007 63,730 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2005 61,997 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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FPO 231H is a 1970 Land Rover Series 2 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 526 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FPO 231H, 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 FPO 231H registered?

FPO 231H is a 1970 Land Rover Series 2, first registered on 1 January 1970.

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