MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
21,851 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive & front (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Central Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive & rear (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Mid chassis area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))
Coolant leak ()
Offside Front Inner wing panel insecure.
Oil leak ()
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front chassis legs. (2.4.A.3)
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear chassis legs. (2.4.A.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front pipe to manifold connection. (7.1.2)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Mid to rear section. (7.1.2)
Nearside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Mid chassis and mid cross member (2.4.A.3)
Coolant leak ()
Offside Front Inner wing panel insecure.
Oil leak ()
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front chassis legs. (2.4.A.3)
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear chassis legs. (2.4.A.3)
Various chassis areas corroded but not excessive at time of test
exhaust system corroded but no excessive leaks at time of test
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member near to nearside rear shackle bush (front) (2.4.A.3)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Various chassis areas corroded but not excessive at time of test
exhaust system corroded but no excessive leaks at time of test
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear flexi brake hose covered in diff oil
Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
all front seat belt buckles outer casing removed but belts still opperate correctly
general corrosion to all chassis members not considdered excessive
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
all front seat belt buckles outer casing removed but belts still opperate correctly
general corrosion to all chassis members not considdered excessive
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Vehicle chassis corroded - none of which is excessive at time of test
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Vehicle chassis corroded - none of which is excessive at time of test
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Inner Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Inner Rear Lower Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)
Offside Inner Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
vehicle chassis very rusty through out
The whole chassis is VERY rusty
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
The whole chassis is VERY rusty
All chassis areas rusty
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Suspension component 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
All chassis areas rusty
Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
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)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear flexi break hose saturated in diff oil
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
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SMT 891M is a 1974 Land Rover 2A in Green with a 2,226cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1974 Land Rover 2A models, the average MOT pass rate is 56.5% with a typical mileage of 46,694 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 SMT 891M, 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 52 years old, this Land Rover 2A is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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SMT 891M is a 1974 Land Rover 2A, first registered on 1 March 1974.
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