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OCB 796J

1970 Land Rover Series 2

Green Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

78,752 mi
Last recorded78,752 miles
Recorded on29 May 2015
Typical for 1970 Land Rover Series 243,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOCB 796J
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 May 2015 78,752 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 8 May 2014 78,471 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak

nearside rear Brake binding slightly

Fail 15 Oct 2013 14,947 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

chassis by gearbox mount corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2012 14,026 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s headlamp has water in lens

n/s/r bump stop missing

o/s wiper blade has split end

rear exhaust bracket loose

slight corrosion rear crossmember

Fail 9 Oct 2012 13,984 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/r bump stop missing

rear exhaust bracket loose

slight corrosion rear crossmember

Pass 11 Oct 2011 13,356 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/ s screen wiper slow in action

Fail 6 Oct 2011 13,340 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/ s screen wiper slow in action

Pass 14 Oct 2010 12,784 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2010 12,758 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 11,714 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

advise front swivel hub seals leaking

Fail 18 Mar 2009 11,713 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front hub seals have slight fluid leak

front number plate cracked

offside rear bump stop missing

Pass 19 Oct 2007 10,090 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 10,079 miles

Rear Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 3,259 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2006 1,926 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

n/s o/s gear box mountins slightly cracked

o/s rear bump stop missing

Pass 30 Nov 2005 151 miles

all road springs corroding

roller brake tested all brakes ok tapley tested due to unknown weight

Fail 23 Nov 2005 146 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front/rear leaf springs corroding suspect poor spring effect

movement pressent in n/s/f suspension swivel

tapley tested brakes unknown vehicle weight

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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OCB 796J is a 1970 Land Rover Series 2 in Green with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 OCB 796J, 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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OCB 796J is a 1970 Land Rover Series 2, first registered on 3 November 1970.

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