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UVP 729H

1970 Land Rover Series 2A

Green Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

26,643 mi
Last recorded26,643 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2009
Typical for 1970 Land Rover Series 2A40,641 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUVP 729H
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2A
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2009 26,643 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 26,643 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 25,907 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 25,907 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside front tin cover by steering box inscure

Pass 4 Apr 2007 25,091 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 25,091 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 13 Mar 2007 25,078 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2006 24,217 miles

Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2005 24,105 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2005 24,105 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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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UVP 729H is a 1970 Land Rover Series 2A in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 UVP 729H, 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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UVP 729H is a 1970 Land Rover Series 2A, first registered on 1 June 1970.

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