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VKT 248J

1970 Land Rover Series 2A

Green Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

25,802 mi
Last recorded25,802 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 1970 Land Rover Series 2A40,641 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVKT 248J
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2A
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 25,802 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 25,043 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 23,855 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2023 23,844 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt At steering box end (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 22,818 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 22,674 miles

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 22,412 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 22,397 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 21,974 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 21,967 miles

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

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

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

battery loose but not insecure

oil residue on offside front and nearside rear brake backplates

Pass 9 Mar 2015 21,639 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 21,102 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2013 19,977 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 18,677 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 90,062 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 27 May 2006 89,672 miles
Fail 20 May 2006 89,659 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

offside rear bump stop missing

oil leak

rear cross member rusty

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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VKT 248J is a 1970 Land Rover Series 2A in Green with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VKT 248J, 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 VKT 248J registered?

VKT 248J is a 1970 Land Rover Series 2A, first registered on 11 November 1970.

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