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VRL 149H

1970 Land Rover Series 2A

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2011
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

3,677 mi
Last recorded3,677 miles
Recorded on17 May 2010
Typical for 1970 Land Rover Series 2A40,641 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVRL 149H
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2A
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2010 3,677 miles

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

Oil leak

altenator belt in very poor condition

corrosion to bulkhead and door pillers

offside wing mirror missing

Fail 14 May 2010 3,669 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Oil leak

altenator belt in very poor condition

corrosion to bulkhead and door pillers

offside wing mirror missing

Fail 17 Nov 2009 3,585 miles

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

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

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

o/s mirror missing

Pass 21 Apr 2006 2,228 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

chassis frame has been previously repaired at numerous points.

Fail 21 Apr 2006 2,228 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

chassis frame has been previously repaired at numerous points.

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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VRL 149H is a 1970 Land Rover Series 2A in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 VRL 149H, 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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VRL 149H is a 1970 Land Rover Series 2A, first registered on 3 July 1970.

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