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FWA 78H

1970 Land Rover Pick Up

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

31,833 mi
Last recorded31,833 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2017
Typical for 1970 Land Rover Pick Up27,380 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFWA 78H
MakeLand Rover
ModelPick Up
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc
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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2017 31,833 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint to manifold (7.1.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Flex rubber soft (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Rear exhaust tail pipe missing

Fail 4 Aug 2017 31,833 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint to manifold (7.1.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Flex rubber soft (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Rear exhaust tail pipe missing

Pass 16 Aug 2016 31,381 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust tail pipe missing

Fail 12 Aug 2016 31,342 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust tail pipe missing

Pass 20 Aug 2015 30,696 miles

All 4 tyre's starting to go out of shape and wear

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

Fail 11 Aug 2015 30,605 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 29,603 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

corrosion front & rear suspension springs

nearside front windscreen slight damaged

nearside rear tyre sidewall slightly damaged

noise from rear axle & back lash when turning wheels

rear exhaust corroded & tail pipe missing

rear suspension bump stops missing

slight oil seepage engine ,gearbox,offside front hub & rear axle pinion seal

slight play rear propshaft

speedo cable slightly damaged

Fail 15 Jul 2014 29,603 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

corrosion front & rear suspension springs

nearside front windscreen slight damaged

nearside rear tyre sidewall slightly damaged

noise from rear axle & back lash when turning wheels

rear exhaust corroded & tail pipe missing

rear suspension bump stops missing

slight oil seepage engine ,gearbox,offside front hub & rear axle pinion seal

slight play rear propshaft

speedo cable slightly damaged

Pass 14 Aug 2013 28,977 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

engine & gearbox oil leak

exhaust corroded

front & rear suspension springs slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre side wall slightly damaged

nearside windscreen slightly damaged

offside front & near side front axle hub seals slightly leaking

rear axle slight noise & back lash

rear bump stops missing

Fail 13 Aug 2013 28,977 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

engine & gearbox oil leak

exhaust corroded

front & rear suspension springs slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre side wall slightly damaged

nearside windscreen slightly damaged

offside front & near side front axle hub seals slightly leaking

rear axle slight noise & back lash

rear bump stops missing

Pass 6 Aug 2012 29,769 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front & rear axles have back lash

front axle hubs slight oil seepage

rear axle bump stops missing

slight corrosion front & rear supension springs

slight damage nearside rear tyre sidewall

Fail 4 Aug 2012 29,769 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front & rear axles have back lash

front axle hubs slight oil seepage

rear axle bump stops missing

slight corrosion front & rear supension springs

slight damage nearside rear tyre sidewall

Pass 6 Oct 2010 28,572 miles

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

back lash & noise from front & rear axles

front & rear suspension springs corroded

front prop shaft joint worn

nearside rear tyre slightly damaged

rear axle brace corroded & holed

rear suspension bump stops missing

Pass 3 Nov 2009 28,288 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

all suspension springs slightly corroded

back lash in front & rear axles

front axle slightly noisey

front prop shaft universal joint worn

nearside rear tyre side wall slightly damaged

rear axle brace corroded.

rear suspension bump stops missing

slight imbalance of front brakes

slight travel on foot brake

Pass 9 Oct 2008 27,803 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front & rear leaf spring slightly corroded

gear box crossmember corroded & weak not within perscribed area

play in front & rear axles also prop shafts

slight imbalance of front brakes & slight judder

slightly corroded exhaust system

Fail 9 Oct 2008 27,803 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Battery insecure

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front & rear leaf spring slightly corroded

gear box crossmember corroded & weak not within perscribed area

play in front & rear axles also prop shafts

slight imbalance of front brakes & slight judder

slightly corroded exhaust system

Pass 7 Aug 2007 27,385 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 27,380 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 27,058 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 27,053 miles

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

Offside Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2005 26,463 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2005 26,443 miles

Nearside Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

both rear shock absorbers outer covers in poor condition

gear box cross member corroded

propshaft defective

How Reliable is the Land Rover Pick Up?

Based on 2,252 MOT tests across 213 vehicles.

71.6%
Pass Rate
629
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
213
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 93
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 83
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 72
Stop lamp not working 69
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 55
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FWA 78H is a 1970 Land Rover Pick Up in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1970 Land Rover Pick Up models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.2% with a typical mileage of 27,380 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 Pick Up fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 93 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FWA 78H, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Pick Up typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 56 years old, this Land Rover Pick Up is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FWA 78H is a 1970 Land Rover Pick Up, first registered on 3 July 1970.

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