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TNT 438J

1970 Land Rover Series 2A

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2025
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

39,613 mi
Last recorded39,613 miles
Recorded on9 May 2024
Typical for 1970 Land Rover Series 2A40,641 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTNT 438J
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2A
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2024 39,613 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 39,610 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 35,643 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 35,161 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 34,638 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 33,676 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 33,306 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Underbody corrosion

Pass 7 Sep 2011 32,725 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 32,725 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise offside front tyre perished

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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TNT 438J is a 1970 Land Rover Series 2A in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TNT 438J, 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 TNT 438J registered?

TNT 438J is a 1970 Land Rover Series 2A, first registered on 25 August 1970.

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