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AYA 791H

1970 Land Rover 2A

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

57,272 mi
Last recorded57,272 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2020
Typical for 1970 Land Rover 2A44,863 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAYA 791H
MakeLand Rover
Model2A
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2020 57,272 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 57,271 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 57,115 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 56,985 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 56,793 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 56,072 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 56,072 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 54,850 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 54,300 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 54,296 miles

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

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

engine mountings locking nuts loose

Pass 14 Aug 2013 52,511 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 50,918 miles

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 3 Sep 2012 50,881 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 19 Aug 2011 48,345 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 48,337 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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

nearside front hub seal leaking/offside rearhub seal leaking

Pass 31 Aug 2010 45,573 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 45,573 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2009 44,492 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 44,487 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 42,805 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 41,140 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 41,140 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 40,627 miles

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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AYA 791H is a 1970 Land Rover 2A in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 1970 Land Rover 2A models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 44,863 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 2A fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 226 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AYA 791H, 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 56 years old, this Land Rover 2A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AYA 791H registered?

AYA 791H is a 1970 Land Rover 2A, first registered on 13 May 1970.

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