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TSF 869J

1970 Land Rover Series 2A

Red Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

13,816 mi
Last recorded13,816 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2018
Typical for 1970 Land Rover Series 2A40,641 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTSF 869J
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2A
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2018 13,816 miles

Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing both slight oil leak (2.5.A.1b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

play in rear diff pinion

slight bind o/s/r brake

Pass 11 Feb 2017 13,678 miles

Both front axel swivel joints leaking

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak rear diff ()

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both front (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2016 13,549 miles

both front swivel joints leaking

slight bind o/s/r brake

slight play rear diff pinion

Pass 31 Dec 2014 13,418 miles

slight play in diff flange

Pass 30 Dec 2013 13,365 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 13,230 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 10 Sep 2011 12,889 miles

steering box noise

Fail 3 Sep 2011 12,887 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

steering box noise

Pass 21 Sep 2010 12,611 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front swivel joints leaking

Fail 14 Sep 2010 12,595 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front swivel joints leaking

Pass 16 Sep 2009 12,533 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2009 12,519 miles

Centre Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Offside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 12,348 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2008 12,317 miles

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 12,120 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 12,105 miles

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 20 May 2006 12,013 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2006 11,997 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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TSF 869J is a 1970 Land Rover Series 2A in Red with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TSF 869J, 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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TSF 869J is a 1970 Land Rover Series 2A, first registered on 1 October 1970.

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