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NHL 736G

1980 Land Rover 2A

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2018
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

26,657 mi
Last recorded26,657 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2017
Typical for 1980 Land Rover 2A42,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNHL 736G
MakeLand Rover
Model2A
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2017 26,657 miles

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

slight gearbox oil leak

Fail 23 Jun 2017 26,657 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2016 25,349 miles

gear oil and engine oil leaks

Rear slight play in rear prop shaft forward u/j

Fail 15 Jul 2016 25,348 miles

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Rear slight play in rear prop shaft forward u/j

gear oil and engine oil leaks

Pass 27 Jul 2015 24,495 miles

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring deteriorated but not exposing bare wires (1.9.2c)

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

exhaust system corroding

Fail 27 Jul 2015 24,495 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

exhaust system corroding

Pass 22 Jul 2014 23,755 miles

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

nearside front wiper split

rear diff pinion seal leaking

Fail 18 Jul 2014 23,752 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nearside front wiper split

rear diff pinion seal leaking

Fail 29 Jul 2013 22,434 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 22,434 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 21,949 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

slight play in nearside front top suspension joint

Pass 20 Nov 2009 15,444 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 20 Nov 2009 15,444 miles

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

brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 13,713 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 13,709 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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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NHL 736G is a 1980 Land Rover 2A in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 1980 Land Rover 2A models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 42,896 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 NHL 736G, 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 46 years old, this Land Rover 2A is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was NHL 736G registered?

NHL 736G is a 1980 Land Rover 2A, first registered on 1 February 1980.

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