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JGC 709C

1965 Land Rover 2A

Green Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,666 mi
Last recorded71,666 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2017
Typical for 1965 Land Rover 2A55,546 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJGC 709C
MakeLand Rover
Model2A
Year1965
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2017 71,666 miles

Front bonnet safety catch vague

Nearside Front brake hose twisted

Nearside Front tyre close to leaf spring on full left lock

handbrake has little reserve travel

Fail 24 Nov 2017 71,650 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure u-bolts loose (2.4.B.7b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front bonnet safety catch vague

Nearside Front brake hose twisted

Nearside Front tyre close to leaf spring on full left lock

handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 21 Nov 2016 71,405 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front swivel hub seal weeping

Propshaft universal joint worn rear prop front uj ()

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 14 Nov 2016 71,392 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking lift pump (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front swivel hub seal weeping

Propshaft universal joint worn rear prop front uj ()

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

battery loose

Pass 14 Sep 2015 70,905 miles

bonnet pins missing, hinge can slide when opened

Fail 11 Sep 2015 70,898 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

bonnet pins missing, hinge can slide when opened

Pass 22 Sep 2014 70,562 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 22 Sep 2014 70,562 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 70,068 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 12 Sep 2012 69,892 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

n/s/f and o/s/r hub seals slightly oily

seat belt mountings differ each side

Pass 14 Sep 2011 69,578 miles

o/s/f tyre age cracks

Fail 6 Sep 2011 69,573 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Towbar fixing obviously of an inappropriate type (6.6.2)

Towbar mounting obviously of an inappropriate size (6.6.2)

Towbar support obviously of an inappropriate type (6.6.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

n/s/r wheel bearing slight play

rear prop front u/j slight wear

washers slow to prime

Pass 2 Sep 2009 68,617 miles

all brake hoses aged

front tyres worn odd

rear prop u,j's have play

Pass 12 Sep 2008 67,649 miles

brake hoses old

o/s/r brake back plate oily and reading slightly lower

rear prop front u/j amd sliding joint worn

tow bar mounting unsatisfactory

Pass 7 Sep 2007 66,713 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 66,713 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s swivel joint oily

o/s/r hub seal leaking

wipers poor

Pass 5 Sep 2006 66,202 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

brakes pull slightly to n/s †wiper blades deteriorating †m/s/r tyre near limit †o/s/r hub seal weeping †

Pass 2 Sep 2005 65,707 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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JGC 709C is a 1965 Land Rover 2A in Green with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1965 Land Rover 2A models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 55,546 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 JGC 709C, 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 61 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 JGC 709C registered?

JGC 709C is a 1965 Land Rover 2A, first registered on 8 July 1965.

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