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XNG 473H

1970 Land Rover Series 2A

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

35,987 mi
Last recorded35,987 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2017
Typical for 1970 Land Rover Series 2A40,641 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXNG 473H
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2A
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2017 35,987 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 19 Jul 2017 35,987 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working x2 (1.1.A.3b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 34,313 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 32,307 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 28,255 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 25,284 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 22,261 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 20,407 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 28 Apr 2011 20,407 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2010 19,627 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

slight play in rear prop front u/j

Fail 26 Apr 2010 19,626 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

slight play in rear prop front u/j

Pass 17 Apr 2009 18,975 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight noise from o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 17 Apr 2009 18,975 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight noise from o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 15 Apr 2008 18,524 miles

Offside rear bump stop is missing.

Fail 14 Apr 2008 18,523 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside rear bump stop is missing.

Pass 12 Apr 2007 17,775 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 17,775 miles

Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Front Leaf spring linkage pin excessively loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2006 17,202 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2006 17,202 miles

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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XNG 473H is a 1970 Land Rover Series 2A in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 XNG 473H, 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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XNG 473H is a 1970 Land Rover Series 2A, first registered on 20 May 1970.

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