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SMW 246G

1976 Land Rover Series 2A

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2018
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

37,227 mi
Last recorded37,227 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSMW 246G
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2A
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2017 37,227 miles

drivers door missing at time of test

underside of vehicle not as bad as jeds

Pass 8 Feb 2016 37,006 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 36,959 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Underside of the vehicle dirty

Pass 6 Mar 2014 36,272 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 33,981 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 30,196 miles

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

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

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

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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SMW 246G is a 1976 Land Rover Series 2A in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SMW 246G, 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 50 years old, this Land Rover Series 2A is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SMW 246G registered?

SMW 246G is a 1976 Land Rover Series 2A, first registered on 4 May 1976.

Is SMW 246G safe to buy?

The MOT history for SMW 246G shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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