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YMY 447H

1970 Land Rover Series 2

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

1,906 mi
Last recorded1,906 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1970 Land Rover Series 243,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYMY 447H
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 1,906 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2026 1,906 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 770 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 765 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 572 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 159 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 154 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 154 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 99,848 miles

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

nearside front brake binding

Pass 1 May 2014 99,646 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 99,304 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 99,127 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

rear leaf springs becoming weak

Fail 18 Jun 2007 99,127 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

rear leaf springs becoming weak

Pass 21 Jun 2006 98,754 miles

offside front and rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 13 Jun 2006 98,754 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

How Reliable is the Land Rover Series 2?

Based on 8,346 MOT tests across 849 vehicles.

72.1%
Pass Rate
425
Miles/Year
68
Year Lifespan
849
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 526
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 365
Stop lamp not working 310
position lamp(s) not working 293
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 266
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YMY 447H is a 1970 Land Rover Series 2 in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1970 Land Rover Series 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 43,992 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 2 fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 526 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YMY 447H, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Series 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 68 years. At 56 years old, this Land Rover Series 2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YMY 447H is a 1970 Land Rover Series 2, first registered on 27 February 1970.

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