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WDN 489J

1970 Land Rover 2A

Grey Petrol 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

67,279 mi
Last recorded67,279 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2024
Typical for 1970 Land Rover 2A44,863 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWDN 489J
MakeLand Rover
Model2A
Year1970
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2024 67,279 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2024 67,242 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 67,093 miles

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

nearside front brake binding but not excessively

rear axle corroding

Pass 24 Aug 2021 66,936 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 27 May 2020 66,633 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush chassis eye bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush chassis eye bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 66,057 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 65,622 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 65,065 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 64,653 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 64,053 miles

Oil leak

tyres cracking

Fail 21 Aug 2014 64,053 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (2.4.B.7a)

Nearside Rear Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Rear Upper Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (2.4.B.7a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Oil leak

engine mounting loose

tyres cracking

Pass 8 May 2008 64,042 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 64,042 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 63,970 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 63,970 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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WDN 489J is a 1970 Land Rover 2A in Grey with a 2,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1970 Land Rover 2A models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 44,863 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 WDN 489J, 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 56 years old, this Land Rover 2A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WDN 489J registered?

WDN 489J is a 1970 Land Rover 2A, first registered on 1 September 1970.

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