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TTU 343H

1978 Land Rover Series 2A

Green Diesel 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

59,326 mi
Last recorded59,326 miles
Recorded on2 May 2017
Typical for 1978 Land Rover Series 2A62,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTTU 343H
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2A
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,248cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2017 59,326 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 57,734 miles

oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2015 55,884 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Apr 2014 54,970 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 54,970 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 54,649 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2012 54,380 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2011 53,890 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

slight play in steering box

washers poor

Pass 3 Sep 2010 53,531 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 53,449 miles

Both number plates deteriorating

Exhaust emitting blue smoke

Exhaust manifold gaskets leaking

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

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

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

Oddwheel nut fitted to offside rear wheel

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Oil around nearside fuel tank

Fail 17 Aug 2007 53,444 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

EXHAUST EMITTING BLUE SMOKE

EXHAUST MANIFOLD GASKETS LEAKING.

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

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

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

ODD WHEEL NUT FITTED TO OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

STRONG ADVISE:- FRONT AND REAR NUMBER PLATES DETERIORATING

STRONG ADVISE:- OIL AROUND NEARSIDE FUEL TANK

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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TTU 343H is a 1978 Land Rover Series 2A in Green with a 3,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1978 Land Rover Series 2A models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 62,042 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 TTU 343H, 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 48 years old, this Land Rover Series 2A is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was TTU 343H registered?

TTU 343H is a 1978 Land Rover Series 2A, first registered on 25 August 1978.

Is TTU 343H safe to buy?

The MOT history for TTU 343H shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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