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RUJ 816H

1970 Land Rover 2A

Blue Petrol 2225cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

71,844 mi
Last recorded71,844 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2019
Typical for 1970 Land Rover 2A44,863 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRUJ 816H
MakeLand Rover
Model2A
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,225cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2019 71,844 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 71,701 miles

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 19 Sep 2013 71,701 miles

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 9 Oct 2008 70,737 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 70,252 miles

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

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

front prop-shaft joint worn but not excessive.

rear tyres cracking but not excessive.

Pass 12 Oct 2006 69,764 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 69,175 miles

battery loose

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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RUJ 816H is a 1970 Land Rover 2A in Blue with a 2,225cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1970 Land Rover 2A models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 44,863 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 RUJ 816H, 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 56 years old, this Land Rover 2A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RUJ 816H registered?

RUJ 816H is a 1970 Land Rover 2A, first registered on 1 January 1970.

Is RUJ 816H safe to buy?

The MOT history for RUJ 816H shows 7 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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