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KPT 518J

1970 Land Rover 2A

Green Diesel 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,811 mi
Last recorded84,811 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2010
Typical for 1970 Land Rover 2A44,863 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKPT 518J
MakeLand Rover
Model2A
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 22 Sep 2010 84,811 miles

Brake operation has insufficient assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning device has operated (3.3.D.3b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim does not move downwards when dipped (British American headlamp) (1.8.C.4)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim does not move downwards when dipped (British American headlamp) (1.8.C.4)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Jun 2007 84,082 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 83,479 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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KPT 518J is a 1970 Land Rover 2A in Green with a 2,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KPT 518J, 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 KPT 518J registered?

KPT 518J is a 1970 Land Rover 2A, first registered on 1 August 1970.

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The MOT history for KPT 518J shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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