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SXG 185H

1970 Land Rover Series 2

Yellow Diesel 2225cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

50,841 mi
Last recorded50,841 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2020
Typical for 1970 Land Rover Series 243,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSXG 185H
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2
Year1970
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,225cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2020 50,841 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 48,497 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 46,327 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 46,036 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2017 46,036 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2016 43,180 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 41,362 miles

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 38,990 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 38,973 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 36,386 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 34,405 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 34,395 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 34,270 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Mar 2011 34,270 miles

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 88,245 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 88,245 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 87,555 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Mar 2009 87,555 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 May 2008 86,644 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 86,644 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 86,377 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 86,376 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2005 86,376 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2005 86,376 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Land Rover Series 2?

Based on 8,346 MOT tests across 849 vehicles.

72.1%
Pass Rate
425
Miles/Year
68
Year Lifespan
849
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 526
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 365
Stop lamp not working 310
position lamp(s) not working 293
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 266
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SXG 185H is a 1970 Land Rover Series 2 in Yellow with a 2,225cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1970 Land Rover Series 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 43,992 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 fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 526 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SXG 185H, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Series 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 68 years. At 56 years old, this Land Rover Series 2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SXG 185H registered?

SXG 185H is a 1970 Land Rover Series 2, first registered on 20 April 1970.

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