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UPX 376T

1979 Land Rover 2A

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

84,338 mi
Last recorded84,338 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2024
Typical for 1979 Land Rover 2A68,975 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUPX 376T
MakeLand Rover
Model2A
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2024 84,338 miles

Front both front swivels have slight leakage

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

Fail 12 Nov 2024 84,338 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front both swivels slight leaking

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 84,326 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2023 84,314 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 84,300 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2021 84,287 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 84,275 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 84,262 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 84,250 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2019 84,250 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 84,219 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 84,176 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 84,137 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 84,088 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 84,005 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 83,967 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 83,923 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 83,923 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 83,923 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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UPX 376T is a 1979 Land Rover 2A in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1979 Land Rover 2A models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 68,975 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 UPX 376T, 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 47 years old, this Land Rover 2A is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was UPX 376T registered?

UPX 376T is a 1979 Land Rover 2A, first registered on 18 January 1979.

Is UPX 376T safe to buy?

The MOT history for UPX 376T shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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