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XFH 849H

1970 Land Rover 2A

Brown Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

58,535 mi
Last recorded58,535 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2013
Typical for 1970 Land Rover 2A44,863 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXFH 849H
MakeLand Rover
Model2A
Year1970
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2013 58,535 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Jan 2013 58,535 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2012 58,295 miles

Oil leak

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

o/s/rear hub seal leaking

Fail 28 Jan 2012 58,283 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

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

o/s/rear hub seal leaking

starter motor lead insecure

towbar electrics insecure

Pass 24 Nov 2010 57,288 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

n/s/f/hub seal leaking

o/s/f/ hub seal leaking

Pass 9 Dec 2009 56,882 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2009 56,882 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 17 May 2006 56,879 miles

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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XFH 849H is a 1970 Land Rover 2A in Brown with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XFH 849H, 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 XFH 849H registered?

XFH 849H is a 1970 Land Rover 2A, first registered on 1 March 1970.

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