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SPY 637H

1970 Land Rover Series 2A

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2015
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

47,121 mi
Last recorded47,121 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2014
Typical for 1970 Land Rover Series 2A40,641 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSPY 637H
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2A
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2014 47,121 miles

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

Nearside Rear engine mounting bracket not fully secure (6.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear engine mounting bracket not fully secure (6.1.D.1b)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

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

all body mountings corroded

all four tyres cracked

Oil leak

Fail 22 Aug 2014 47,114 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear engine mounting bracket not fully secure (6.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear engine mounting bracket not fully secure (6.1.D.1b)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

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

all body mountings corroded

all four tyres cracked

Oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2013 46,078 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

nearside front tractor joint leaking

nearside front tyre cracking

nearside seat area corroded

offside front tractor joint leaking

offside front tyre cracking

Fail 8 Aug 2013 46,078 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

nearside front tractor joint leaking

nearside front tyre cracking

nearside seat area corroded

offside front tractor joint leaking

offside front tyre cracking

Pass 13 Aug 2012 43,532 miles

both front tyres cracked

both prop uj's worn

chassis corroded at offside

Fail 6 Aug 2012 43,519 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

both front tyres cracked

both prop uj's worn

chassis corroded at offside

Pass 19 Dec 2007 42,642 miles

Damp areas evident on both rear back plates.

Front nearside road spring,front spring hanger slightly corroded.

Slight oil leak from both front swivel joints.

Pass 28 Dec 2006 41,748 miles

Damness evident on both rear brake backing plates,recommend inspection of brakes and hub oil seals.

Low brake effort on nearside rear.

Slight corrosion starting on both front road spring,front hangers.

The bolt on body is showing signs of its 36 years of age in places.

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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SPY 637H is a 1970 Land Rover Series 2A in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SPY 637H, 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 SPY 637H registered?

SPY 637H is a 1970 Land Rover Series 2A, first registered on 16 January 1970.

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