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MEX 512H

1970 Land Rover Series 2A

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

48,375 mi
Last recorded48,375 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2008
Typical for 1970 Land Rover Series 2A40,641 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMEX 512H
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2A
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2008 48,375 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 46,425 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 46,425 miles

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 44,195 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 44,156 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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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MEX 512H is a 1970 Land Rover Series 2A in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1970 Land Rover Series 2A models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 40,641 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 MEX 512H, 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 56 years old, this Land Rover Series 2A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MEX 512H?

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What year was MEX 512H registered?

MEX 512H is a 1970 Land Rover Series 2A, first registered on 4 June 1970.

Is MEX 512H safe to buy?

The MOT history for MEX 512H shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MEX 512H have outstanding finance?

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