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OMB 391H

1970 Land Rover SERIES2

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

16,239 mi
Last recorded16,239 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2017
Typical for 1970 Land Rover SERIES247,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOMB 391H
MakeLand Rover
ModelSERIES2
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2017 16,239 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 16,239 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis area (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 16,032 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 15,805 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 15,805 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 May 2013 15,597 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 16 May 2012 15,299 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 May 2012 15,297 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 13 May 2011 15,024 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 14,883 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 14,628 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 14,012 miles
Pass 7 May 2007 12,702 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 10,706 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover SERIES2?

Based on 1,135 MOT tests across 118 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
403
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
118
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 81
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 43
Stop lamp not working 39
Headlamp not working on main beam 39
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 36
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OMB 391H is a 1970 Land Rover SERIES2 in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1970 Land Rover SERIES2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 47,586 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 SERIES2 fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 81 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OMB 391H, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover SERIES2 typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 56 years old, this Land Rover SERIES2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OMB 391H registered?

OMB 391H is a 1970 Land Rover SERIES2, first registered on 2 February 1970.

Is OMB 391H safe to buy?

The MOT history for OMB 391H shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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