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SFW 912H

1970 Land Rover Series 2A

Green Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

86,459 mi
Last recorded86,459 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2014
Typical for 1970 Land Rover Series 2A40,641 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSFW 912H
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2A
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2014 86,459 miles

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

corrosion offside footwell

Pass 1 Mar 2013 85,690 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 85,206 miles

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 85,042 miles

CHASSIS HAS BEEN HEAVILY WELDED BEFORE. SLIGHT PLAY IN PROP SHAFT YOKES. DUST COVERS ON ALL TRACK ROD ENDS PERISHED. WOULD RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT BEFORE NEXT TEST.

Pass 8 Jun 2010 84,392 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 84,392 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 May 2009 82,401 miles

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 80,904 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 79,698 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 79,690 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2006 79,690 miles

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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SFW 912H is a 1970 Land Rover Series 2A in Green with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1970 Land Rover Series 2A models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 40,641 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 SFW 912H, 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 56 years old, this Land Rover Series 2A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SFW 912H registered?

SFW 912H is a 1970 Land Rover Series 2A, first registered on 23 January 1970.

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The MOT history for SFW 912H shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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