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SLL 949F

1968 Land Rover 2A

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

21,887 mi
Last recorded21,887 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 1968 Land Rover 2A49,283 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSLL 949F
MakeLand Rover
Model2A
Year1968
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc
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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 21,887 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2026 21,870 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength leaf spring front bolt (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis support corroded within 30cm of ns/f lead spring swing shackle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 21,527 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

engine leaking oil near to limit

nearside front leaf spring front mounting corroded to limit

nearside rear chassis rail and rear crossmember above leaf spring rear mounting corroded to the limit

slight leak at exhaust manifold to down pipe joint

windscreen wiper motors are very weak as a washers

Fail 30 Jan 2025 21,526 miles

Nearside Rear Axle with loose fixing bolts saddle bolts loose (5.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outrigger to chassis rail oil repair has failed at the weld (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

engine leaking oil near to limit

nearside front leaf spring front mounting corroded to limit

nearside rear chassis rail and rear crossmember above leaf spring rear mounting corroded to the limit

slight leak at exhaust manifold to down pipe joint

windscreen wiper motors are very weak as a washers

Pass 31 Jan 2024 20,976 miles

brake pipe from reservoir to master cylinder kinked to limit

chassis cross member under gearbox corroded and holed

engine /gearbox has oil leak

nearside front leaf spring front mounting corroded near limit (inside over eye)

offside of transmission tunnel panel coming away from frame

slight leak on exhaust down pipe joint

steering box drop arm has movement near to limit at mounting to chassis .

Fail 19 Dec 2023 20,964 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail cracked /corroded with in 30cm of the leaf spring front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

NEARSIDE FRONT KING PIN HAS PLAY NEARING LIMIT.

Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn lower pivot at drum arm (1.1.6 (b) (i))

STEERING DROP ARM HAS MOVMENT AT MOUNTING IN CHASSIS TO THE LIMIT AT TIME OF TEST .

chassis cross member under gearbox corroded and holed

corrosion to panelling in passengers foot well

engine /gearbox leaking oil

front nearside leaf spring front mounting corroded near limit (inside over eye)

offside transmission tunnel panel coming away from frame

Pass 25 Nov 2022 20,420 miles

Front Prop shaft has slight play in universal joints

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Both rear leaf springs are splaying out nearing the limit

areas of underside/suspension is lightly covered in corrosion

Pass 11 Nov 2021 19,970 miles

engine /gearbox/leaking oil sligthly

floor at centre tunnel by gearstick corroded and in poor condition

handbrake lower pivot point at chassis worn /has play to limit.

offside door mirror loose to limit.

offside rear bump stop missing

rear leaf springs splaying out sideways slightly.

small amount of play in front prop shaft rear universal joint .

steering pivot point where is passes through chassis rail worn/has play to the limit.

Pass 11 Nov 2020 19,318 miles

Both rear leaf springs in a poor condition.,. The main leaf in both is bent

Offside Rear suspension bump stop is missing

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission is leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering relay unit has worn mountings

hand brake relay arm on chassis has a worn pivot

Pass 14 Nov 2019 18,403 miles

drop arm /steering box has play at mounting through chassis

gearbox and engine leaking oil

offside front body mounting corroded near limit

outer sections of rear crossmeber in poor condition

rear leaf springs starting to splay in places

Fail 9 Nov 2019 18,402 miles

Brake pivot excessively worn parking brake lever to chassis mounting loose (1.1.15 (b))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced near side chassis rail in centre corroded with in 30cm of leafspring front mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced offside rear chassis rail corroded with in 30cm of leafspring rear mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

drop arm /steering box has play at mounting through chassis

gearbox and engine leaking oil

offside front body mounting corroded near limit

outer sections of rear crossmeber in poor condition

rear leaf springs starting to splay in places

Pass 2 Oct 2018 17,571 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front body mount (near drivers door) heavily corroded. both front axle spheres weeping oil. exhaust knocking against chassis

parking brake lever worn

rear tow bar/mud flap end panel heavily corroded.

Fail 17 Sep 2018 17,569 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arm to body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arm to body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high adjust screw missing. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play first ball joint from steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Service brake excessively binding pedal not returning (1.2.1 (f))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front body mount (near drivers door) heavily corroded.

Offside Rear bump stop missing and platform heavily corroded

Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

both front axle spheres weeping oil.

exhaust knocking against chassis

rear tow bar/mud flap end panel heavily corroded.

Pass 15 Sep 2017 15,317 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 15,317 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 14,333 miles

Nearside Front Upper slight play in hub joint

front prop shaft joint worn

slight oil leak from front hubs

Fail 19 Aug 2016 14,328 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Nearside Front Upper hub joint has slight play

slight oil leak from front hubs

Pass 20 Aug 2015 14,086 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2015 14,086 miles

Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 13,814 miles

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

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

all body mounts corroded

both front upper doors corroded

slight play in n/s/f hub

Fail 31 May 2014 13,806 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

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

upper door frames corroded

Pass 25 May 2013 13,235 miles

Nearside and offside front door frames corroded

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2012 13,235 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

a mix of wheel nuts fitted

o/s amd n/s window frames corroded

Pass 14 May 2011 12,631 miles

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2010 12,244 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 12,241 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 26 Feb 2010 12,239 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2006 12,181 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 12,181 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

all tyre walls slightly cracking

both rear bump stops poor condition

coolant leak

oil leak

slight oil leak from both front tracktor seals

Pass 7 Sep 2005 11,931 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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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SLL 949F is a 1968 Land Rover 2A in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1968 Land Rover 2A models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 49,283 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 2A fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 226 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SLL 949F, 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 58 years old, this Land Rover 2A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SLL 949F is a 1968 Land Rover 2A, first registered on 13 January 1968.

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