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XTE 389H

1970 Land Rover Series 2A

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

75,529 mi
Last recorded75,529 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2011
Typical for 1970 Land Rover Series 2A40,641 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXTE 389H
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2A
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2011 75,529 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

o/s/f swivel housing has slight leak

Pass 30 Nov 2010 75,327 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 75,327 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 69,987 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 69,987 miles

Centre Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2008 23,789 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

oil seal may have failed on o/s/r axle adivse further investigation

Fail 28 Nov 2008 23,789 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

oil seal may have failed on o/s/r axle adivse further investigation

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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XTE 389H is a 1970 Land Rover Series 2A in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 XTE 389H, 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 XTE 389H?

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What year was XTE 389H registered?

XTE 389H is a 1970 Land Rover Series 2A, first registered on 27 May 1970.

Is XTE 389H safe to buy?

The MOT history for XTE 389H shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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