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YXF 270N

1974 Land Rover Series 2

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

57,156 mi
Last recorded57,156 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2015
Typical for 1974 Land Rover Series 250,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYXF 270N
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2015 57,156 miles

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

front and rear diffs leaking

gearbox crossmember corroded

Fail 16 Dec 2014 57,078 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

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

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

chassis heavily corroded and plated

exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2013 55,240 miles

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

all four leaf springs corroded

Fail 12 Dec 2013 55,240 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

all four leaf springs corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2012 53,542 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

both front tyres and n/s/r tyre perished

Fail 12 Dec 2012 53,542 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

both front tyres and n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 30 Nov 2011 51,454 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 30 Nov 2011 51,454 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 21 Dec 2010 50,285 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 49,641 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 48,873 miles

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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YXF 270N is a 1974 Land Rover Series 2 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1974 Land Rover Series 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 50,285 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 YXF 270N, 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 52 years old, this Land Rover Series 2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YXF 270N registered?

YXF 270N is a 1974 Land Rover Series 2, first registered on 1 August 1974.

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The MOT history for YXF 270N shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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