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GOA 199L

1972 Land Rover Series 2A

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests32 (17 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate53.1%

Mileage

54,937 mi
Last recorded54,937 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1972 Land Rover Series 2A42,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGOA 199L
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2A
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 15 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 54,937 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 16 May 2024 54,338 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 May 2024 54,337 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2023 54,090 miles

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn swivel housing joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

front swivel housings oily

Fail 28 Apr 2023 54,088 miles

Nearside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering component casing fixing bolts ineffective steering arm attached to swivel housing loose (2.1.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn swivel housing joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

front swivel housings oily

Pass 4 May 2022 53,757 miles

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired Corroded (1.1.3 (e))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf springs corroded

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 53,391 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside & offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 52,803 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 52,798 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 52,173 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 52,173 miles

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear axle (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 51,540 miles

Oil leak ()

slight oil leaking from both front swivel hubs

Fail 24 Apr 2017 51,540 miles

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

Oil leak ()

slight oil leaking from both front swivel hubs

Pass 25 Apr 2016 50,923 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 50,923 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 50,233 miles

n/s front hub leaking slightly

Fail 13 Apr 2015 50,233 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s front hub leaking slightly

Pass 29 Apr 2014 49,919 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 49,919 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 49,525 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

both front swivel hubs leaking

rear axle rusted

rear load area not fully supported

Fail 16 Apr 2013 49,503 miles

Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

both front swivel hubs leaking

rear axle rusted

Pass 31 May 2011 48,644 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Fail 31 May 2011 48,644 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Pass 27 May 2009 46,751 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

slight leak from nearside hub

Fail 27 May 2009 46,751 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

slight leak from nearside hub

Pass 16 May 2008 45,611 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 45,611 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 17 May 2007 44,820 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 May 2007 44,820 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 42,316 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 42,316 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Fail 9 Jan 2006 42,311 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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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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GOA 199L is a 1972 Land Rover Series 2A in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.1%.

Across all 1972 Land Rover Series 2A models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 42,642 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 2A fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 410 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GOA 199L, 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 54 years old, this Land Rover Series 2A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GOA 199L registered?

GOA 199L is a 1972 Land Rover Series 2A, first registered on 12 December 1972.

Is GOA 199L safe to buy?

The MOT history for GOA 199L shows 32 tests with a 53.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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