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GFP 872H

1970 Land Rover SERIES2

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

12,163 mi
Last recorded12,163 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2017
Typical for 1970 Land Rover SERIES247,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGFP 872H
MakeLand Rover
ModelSERIES2
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2017 12,163 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 10,071 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Oil leak gearbox ()

nearside front mirror taped

Pass 21 Dec 2015 7,621 miles

All steering brakes and suspension body and chassis slightly corroded

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 4,041 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 1,468 miles

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

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

slight movement between steering box and drop arm

Pass 24 Nov 2012 100,697 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 99,851 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 99,006 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 98,962 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Leaf spring shackle bracket nut missing (2.4.B.6c)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 96,988 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 96,891 miles

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

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 95,920 miles

Oil leak

both front shock lower bushes worn to limit

exhaust system corroded

o/s/r brake hose perished

Pass 23 Jun 2007 95,001 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 94,435 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover SERIES2?

Based on 1,135 MOT tests across 118 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
403
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
118
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 81
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 43
Stop lamp not working 39
Headlamp not working on main beam 39
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 36
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GFP 872H is a 1970 Land Rover SERIES2 in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1970 Land Rover SERIES2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 47,586 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover SERIES2 fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 81 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GFP 872H, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover SERIES2 typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 56 years old, this Land Rover SERIES2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GFP 872H registered?

GFP 872H is a 1970 Land Rover SERIES2, first registered on 4 February 1970.

Is GFP 872H safe to buy?

The MOT history for GFP 872H shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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