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MVG 144C

1973 Land Rover Series 2A

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

18,672 mi
Last recorded18,672 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2017
Typical for 1973 Land Rover Series 2A25,637 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMVG 144C
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2A
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2017 18,672 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 May 2016 18,667 miles

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened ALL (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 6 Jun 2015 18,511 miles

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

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 18,511 miles

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

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 18,503 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 18,456 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

fuel tank mounting bracket corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2012 18,368 miles

Engine missfire

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak rear axle

Oil leak slight o/s/f wheel

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 18,136 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine missfire

slight oil leak rear axle

Pass 21 Dec 2009 177,799 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 17,349 miles

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

Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

engine, gearbox, f/diff,r/diff oil leaks

Pass 22 Oct 2007 16,957 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Battery insecure

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

g/box oil leak

rear diff input bearing worn and oil seal leaking

spare tyre perished

Pass 11 Nov 2006 16,442 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2005 15,573 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2005 15,573 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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MVG 144C is a 1973 Land Rover Series 2A in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1973 Land Rover Series 2A models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 25,637 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 MVG 144C, 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 53 years old, this Land Rover Series 2A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MVG 144C registered?

MVG 144C is a 1973 Land Rover Series 2A, first registered on 13 June 1973.

Is MVG 144C safe to buy?

The MOT history for MVG 144C shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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