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FYC 840C

1973 Land Rover Series 2A

Green Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

13,488 mi
Last recorded13,488 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1973 Land Rover Series 2A25,637 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFYC 840C
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2A
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 13,488 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 13,426 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 13,320 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 13,178 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 13,051 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 12,860 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 12,650 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 12,537 miles

both front wheel bearings starting to get noisy

front number plate

o/s/r and n/s/r rear box section rusty

Pass 28 Apr 2018 12,386 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak swivel joint slight leak

Nearside Front tyre has perished side wall but no cord showing

Nearside Rear tyre has perished side wall but no cord showing

Offside Front tyre has perished side wall but no cord showing

Offside Rear Oil leak swivel joint has slight oil leak

Offside Rear tyre has perished side wall but no cord showing

Oil leak slight engine oil leak

Oil leak slight gear box leak

Pass 22 Apr 2017 12,271 miles

Nearside Front swivel joint slight oil leak

Nearside Front tyre side walls starting to crack

Nearside Rear tyre side wall starting to crack

Offside Front swivel joint slight oil leak

Offside Front tyre side wall starting to crack

Offside Rear tyre side wall starting to crack

Fail 22 Apr 2017 12,271 miles

Nearside Front swivel joint slight oil leak

Nearside Front tyre side walls starting to crack

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear tyre side wall starting to crack

Offside Front swivel joint slight oil leak

Offside Front tyre side wall starting to crack

Offside Rear tyre side wall starting to crack

Pass 15 Apr 2016 12,131 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 12,075 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 12,052 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 11,936 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 11,911 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 11,778 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 11,617 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 11,333 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 11,136 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 10,903 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 10,309 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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FYC 840C is a 1973 Land Rover Series 2A in Green with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

Across all 1973 Land Rover Series 2A models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 25,637 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 FYC 840C, 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 53 years old, this Land Rover Series 2A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FYC 840C?

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What year was FYC 840C registered?

FYC 840C is a 1973 Land Rover Series 2A, first registered on 7 March 1973.

Is FYC 840C safe to buy?

The MOT history for FYC 840C shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FYC 840C have outstanding finance?

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