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SWV 918J

1970 Land Rover 2A

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

13,564 mi
Last recorded13,564 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 1970 Land Rover 2A44,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSWV 918J
MakeLand Rover
Model2A
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc
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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2018 13,564 miles

Gearbox cross member slightly corroded

General surface chassis corrosion

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail area (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jan 2017 13,564 miles

slight under body surface rust to chassis

Pass 5 Jan 2016 13,564 miles

battery box slightly corroded

various areas of slight chassis and body surface corrosion

Pass 23 Dec 2014 13,564 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 13,550 miles

engine oil leak

nearside washer jet weak

rear brake backing plate slightly oily

Pass 6 Dec 2012 12,447 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside rear tyre has small cut to inner sidewall

Oil leak

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 30 Nov 2012 12,447 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside rear tyre has small cut to inner sidewall

Oil leak

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

steering arm has slight play in the top ball joint (on top of steering box )

Pass 11 Apr 2011 11,709 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Apr 2011 11,709 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2010 11,624 miles

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 22 Apr 2010 11,623 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 16 May 2009 11,112 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 11 May 2009 11,064 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 16 May 2008 9,705 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 9,537 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Pass 17 May 2007 4,907 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 4,765 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 16 May 2006 97,620 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 97,616 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Brake clevis joint locking device missing (3.5.1l)

1/ corrosion around n/s/f body mount †2 / engine oil leak

Fail 25 Apr 2006 97,555 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2005 96,419 miles

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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SWV 918J is a 1970 Land Rover 2A in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 1970 Land Rover 2A models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 44,863 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 SWV 918J, 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 56 years old, this Land Rover 2A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SWV 918J registered?

SWV 918J is a 1970 Land Rover 2A, first registered on 3 November 1970.

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