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NWJ 283D

1975 Land Rover Series 2A

Green Diesel 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

6,158 mi
Last recorded6,158 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2020
Typical for 1975 Land Rover Series 2A50,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNWJ 283D
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2A
Year1975
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2020 6,158 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2020 6,158 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Oct 2014 6,156 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 5,646 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 5,598 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 5,595 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2011 4,981 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 4,093 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 1,629 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 45,200 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 45,195 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 8 Sep 2008 45,195 miles

Nearside Front Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 44,730 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 44,730 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 44,406 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 44,406 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 30 May 2006 44,394 miles

Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

brake drum insecure (3.5.1i)

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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NWJ 283D is a 1975 Land Rover Series 2A in Green with a 2,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1975 Land Rover Series 2A models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 50,488 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 NWJ 283D, 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 51 years old, this Land Rover Series 2A is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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NWJ 283D is a 1975 Land Rover Series 2A, first registered on 3 October 1975.

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