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WBC 535J

1970 Land Rover Series 2

Green Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

36,699 mi
Last recorded36,699 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2018
Typical for 1970 Land Rover Series 243,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWBC 535J
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2018 36,699 miles

Oil leak

Underbody corrosion

Pass 25 May 2017 36,213 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 34,768 miles

both front ad off side rear hub seals leaking

Pass 13 May 2015 2,496 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

steering stiff

Fail 11 May 2015 2,496 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

steering stiff

Pass 31 May 2014 98,919 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 98,918 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 May 2013 96,188 miles

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 16 May 2013 96,188 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 95,590 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 95,586 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 95,290 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 94,943 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Propshaft component defective

Fail 9 Apr 2009 94,934 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Propshaft component defective

Pass 10 Apr 2008 94,377 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

all chassis slightly corroded

excessive corrosion o/s/r and n/s/r cross member not within 30cm of structure

Fail 10 Apr 2008 94,377 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

all chassis slightly corroded

excessive corrosion o/s/r and n/s/r cross member not within 30cm of structure

Pass 13 Apr 2007 94,349 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 94,349 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 23 Feb 2006 94,190 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 94,190 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)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

How Reliable is the Land Rover Series 2?

Based on 8,346 MOT tests across 849 vehicles.

72.1%
Pass Rate
425
Miles/Year
68
Year Lifespan
849
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 526
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 365
Stop lamp not working 310
position lamp(s) not working 293
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 266
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WBC 535J is a 1970 Land Rover Series 2 in Green with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1970 Land Rover Series 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 43,992 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 2 fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 526 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WBC 535J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Series 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 68 years. At 56 years old, this Land Rover Series 2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WBC 535J is a 1970 Land Rover Series 2, first registered on 1 August 1970.

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