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SRO 883J

1970 Land Rover Series 2 A

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

7,971 mi
Last recorded7,971 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2019
Typical for 1970 Land Rover Series 2 A39,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSRO 883J
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2 A
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2019 7,971 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Leaf springs starting to weaken/spread.

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

bulkhead corroded

Fail 4 Jun 2019 7,969 miles

Offside Rear Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Exhaust system corroded

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Leaf springs starting to weaken/spread.

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

bulkhead corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2018 7,723 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 7,719 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2017 7,295 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 7,294 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main 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 tyre perished

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 8 Apr 2016 6,958 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 6,957 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 6,018 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

How Reliable is the Land Rover Series 2 A?

Based on 1,003 MOT tests across 102 vehicles.

76.4%
Pass Rate
457
Miles/Year
64
Year Lifespan
102
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 65
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 30
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 27
brake binding 22
Stop lamp not working 22
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SRO 883J is a 1970 Land Rover Series 2 A in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1970 Land Rover Series 2 A models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 39,164 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 2 A fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 65 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SRO 883J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Series 2 A typically stays on UK roads for around 64 years. At 56 years old, this Land Rover Series 2 A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SRO 883J registered?

SRO 883J is a 1970 Land Rover Series 2 A, first registered on 8 October 1970.

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