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LWR 379H

1970 Land Rover Series 2

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

71,401 mi
Last recorded71,401 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2012
Typical for 1970 Land Rover Series 243,992 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLWR 379H
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2012 71,401 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 70,715 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 70,107 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 68,527 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 67,057 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 67,057 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 66,653 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 58,675 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Propshaft component defective

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

all track rod and drag link end boots split or missing

Pass 12 Oct 2006 58,675 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Propshaft component defective

all track rod and drag link end boots split or missing

Pass 14 Oct 2005 58,224 miles

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

indicator switch end broken

steering joint dust cover split/missing

Fail 11 Oct 2005 58,224 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

indicator switch broken on end

steering joint dust cover split/missing

How Reliable is the Land Rover Series 2?

Based on 8,346 MOT tests across 849 vehicles.

72.1%
Pass Rate
425
Miles/Year
68
Year Lifespan
849
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 526
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 365
Stop lamp not working 310
position lamp(s) not working 293
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 266
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LWR 379H is a 1970 Land Rover Series 2 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1970 Land Rover Series 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 43,992 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 2 fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 526 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LWR 379H, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Series 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 68 years. At 56 years old, this Land Rover Series 2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LWR 379H registered?

LWR 379H is a 1970 Land Rover Series 2, first registered on 23 February 1970.

Is LWR 379H safe to buy?

The MOT history for LWR 379H shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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