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SMT 891M

1974 Land Rover 2A

Green Petrol 2226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2022
Tests28 (14 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

21,851 mi
Last recorded21,851 miles
Recorded on6 May 2021
Typical for 1974 Land Rover 2A46,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSMT 891M
MakeLand Rover
Model2A
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,226cc

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MOT History

14 pass 14 fail
Pass 6 May 2021 21,851 miles

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))

Fail 1 Apr 2021 21,838 miles

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))

Pass 9 May 2019 20,919 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 20,913 miles

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))

Pass 10 May 2018 19,723 miles

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)

Fail 4 May 2018 19,717 miles

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)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 17,697 miles

Various chassis areas corroded but not excessive at time of test

exhaust system corroded but no excessive leaks at time of test

Fail 11 Apr 2017 17,669 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 15,711 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2015 14,429 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 14,403 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 11,818 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2014 11,812 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 10,442 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2013 10,442 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2013 10,370 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 9,080 miles

The whole chassis is VERY rusty

Fail 26 Mar 2012 9,071 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 8,076 miles

All chassis areas rusty

Fail 18 Mar 2011 8,068 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 7,248 miles

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)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 6,489 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 6,486 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 5,962 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 5,953 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 4,620 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 4,598 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 10 Nov 2006 4,590 miles

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)

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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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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