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HTV 657N

1975 Land Rover 2A

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

3 mi
Last recorded3 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2019
Typical for 1975 Land Rover 2A50,867 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHTV 657N
MakeLand Rover
Model2A
Year1975
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2019 3 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch/ bulkhead (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside rear brake light slightly discoloured

Nearside rear position light slightly discoloured

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch/bulkhead (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 53,982 miles

Suspect speedometer faulty

Fail 25 Oct 2018 53,982 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 53,969 miles

Offside Front Inner Wheel arch corroded

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

Fail 26 Oct 2017 53,969 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Inner Wheel arch corroded

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 53,874 miles

Offside Front Inner wheel arch panel corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2015 53,447 miles

Nearside Front hub slight leak

rear propshaft rearjoint worn

Pass 24 Oct 2014 53,152 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2014 53,137 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 52,593 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 52,593 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 51,705 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 51,705 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 51,340 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 51,106 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 50,867 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 50,865 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 50,003 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 49,797 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 49,628 miles

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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HTV 657N is a 1975 Land Rover 2A in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1975 Land Rover 2A models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 50,867 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 HTV 657N, 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 51 years old, this Land Rover 2A is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HTV 657N registered?

HTV 657N is a 1975 Land Rover 2A, first registered on 27 March 1975.

Is HTV 657N safe to buy?

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