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WOA 5J

1970 Land Rover Series 2A

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

27,970 mi
Last recorded27,970 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2009
Typical for 1970 Land Rover Series 2A40,641 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWOA 5J
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2A
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2009 27,970 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 17,719 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 76,502 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 67,477 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 60,405 miles

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 23 Aug 2005 60,405 miles

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

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

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

steering in dangerous condition

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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WOA 5J is a 1970 Land Rover Series 2A in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WOA 5J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WOA 5J?

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What year was WOA 5J registered?

WOA 5J is a 1970 Land Rover Series 2A, first registered on 1 October 1970.

Is WOA 5J safe to buy?

The MOT history for WOA 5J shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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