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GGY 438J

1970 Land Rover 2A

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

70,793 mi
Last recorded70,793 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2018
Typical for 1970 Land Rover 2A44,863 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGGY 438J
MakeLand Rover
Model2A
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2018 70,793 miles

clutch pedal anti slip worn appceptable

Pass 17 Oct 2016 67,904 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2016 67,824 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2015 65,225 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 63,410 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2013 61,219 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 60,132 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2011 60,124 miles

Oil leak

exhaust tail pipe missing

Fail 4 Jul 2011 60,123 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

exhaust tail pipe missing

Pass 2 Jun 2010 59,859 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 May 2010 59,817 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2008 57,628 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 54,865 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 54,860 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

n/s/f brake drum damp with oil from axle seal

rear flexi brake hose coverd in oil

Pass 19 Oct 2006 51,973 miles

both front tractor joints weeping fluid

n/s/r brake binding

How Reliable is the Land Rover 2A?

Based on 4,860 MOT tests across 474 vehicles.

77.8%
Pass Rate
539
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
474
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 226
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 150
Stop lamp not working 127
brake binding 111
position lamp(s) not working 107
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GGY 438J is a 1970 Land Rover 2A in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1970 Land Rover 2A models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 44,863 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 2A fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 226 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GGY 438J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover 2A typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 56 years old, this Land Rover 2A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GGY 438J registered?

GGY 438J is a 1970 Land Rover 2A, first registered on 1 August 1970.

Is GGY 438J safe to buy?

The MOT history for GGY 438J shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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