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XTJ 249N

1974 Land Rover 2A

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

49,984 mi
Last recorded49,984 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2017
Typical for 1974 Land Rover 2A46,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXTJ 249N
MakeLand Rover
Model2A
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2017 49,984 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 9 Jan 2017 49,984 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 49,678 miles

Brakes pulling slightly to the right during brake test.

Chassis slightly corroded.

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 6 Jan 2015 49,580 miles

Both front tyres perishing on outer walls,

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside front swivel joint has slight play

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 49,137 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 49,131 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure 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)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 48,948 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nearside front tyre wall perished

Pass 24 Aug 2011 48,629 miles

Front nearside tyre perished.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 15 Aug 2011 48,615 miles

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)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front nearside tyre perished.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 48,305 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 47,792 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 18 Feb 2009 47,780 miles

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

crossmember corroded.

Pass 21 Jan 2008 47,681 miles

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

cross member (supporting gearbox) is corroded

Fail 14 Jan 2008 47,680 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

cross member (supporting gearbox) is corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2006 47,455 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 47,455 miles

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

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 Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

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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XTJ 249N is a 1974 Land Rover 2A in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1974 Land Rover 2A models, the average MOT pass rate is 56.5% with a typical mileage of 46,694 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 XTJ 249N, 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 52 years old, this Land Rover 2A is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was XTJ 249N registered?

XTJ 249N is a 1974 Land Rover 2A, first registered on 17 September 1974.

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