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SUJ 281H

1970 Land Rover Series 2A

Green Petrol 2288cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2018
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

3,480 mi
Last recorded3,480 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2017
Typical for 1970 Land Rover Series 2A40,641 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSUJ 281H
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2A
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,288cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2017 3,480 miles

Nearside bulk head corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all tyres quite badly perrished

spillage or leak around master cylinder area no positive signs of leaks found at time of test

Fail 21 Oct 2017 3,480 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect possibly due to incorrectly fitted bulb or corroded headlamp unit (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside bulk head corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all tyres quite badly perrished

spillage or leak around master cylinder area no positive signs of leaks found at time of test

Fail 7 Oct 2017 3,484 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose 3 bolts out of 4 loose (2.4.B.6a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded hole on rear subframe (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake performance not tested shackle bolts loose on offside rear (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

all tyres slightly perrished

spillage around master cylinder

Fail 15 Aug 2014 3,464 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Brake pivot excessively worn and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Brake hose modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

both front hub seal leaking oil

bulkhead corrode and holed

engin eoil light on when engine is idleing

oil leaking fron front and rear diff, steering box and gearbox

Fail 4 Jul 2012 3,333 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 3,333 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 3,230 miles

Oil leak

rear diff leak

steering box has a misting of oil

Fail 15 Apr 2011 3,230 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

rear diff leak

steering box has a misting of oil

Pass 22 Apr 2010 2,792 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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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SUJ 281H is a 1970 Land Rover Series 2A in Green with a 2,288cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 SUJ 281H, 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.

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What year was SUJ 281H registered?

SUJ 281H is a 1970 Land Rover Series 2A, first registered on 22 May 1970.

Is SUJ 281H safe to buy?

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