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AYD 544H

1970 Land Rover Series 2

Green Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

65,846 mi
Last recorded65,846 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2021
Typical for 1970 Land Rover Series 243,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAYD 544H
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Jan 2021 65,846 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Wheel bearing has slight play o/s front has play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both front swivel joints weeping

o/s rear hub seal weeping

Pass 16 May 2019 65,846 miles

Both front hub seals leaking

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Steering column universal joint deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 65,846 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside and nearside front hub seals leaking

rear discs covers not fitted

Fail 9 Feb 2018 65,846 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside and nearside front hub seals leaking

rear discs covers not fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2017 65,846 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Steering system slightly tight + slightly rough felt at road wheels (2.2.D.1)

both front swivel joints weeping,n/s on limit

both rear upper shock bushes

front tyres:235/85/16 rears:265/70/16

n/s front wheelbearing has slight noise

rear brake discs showing slight pitting

swivel joints slightly pitted

Pass 1 Feb 2016 65,846 miles

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

both font swivel joints slightly pitted

front tyres :235/85/16 rears:265/70/16

handbrake travel high

o/s swivel joint weeping

rear brake discs slightly pitted

steering slightly stiff,felt at roadwheels

Pass 11 Jan 2013 65,849 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all tyre treadwear uneven

front tyres:135/85/16 rears:265/70/16

pas steering box weeping

Fail 6 Dec 2006 65,837 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

o/s+n/s front floors holled

rear number plate cracked

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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AYD 544H is a 1970 Land Rover Series 2 in Green with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AYD 544H, 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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What year was AYD 544H registered?

AYD 544H is a 1970 Land Rover Series 2, first registered on 21 July 1970.

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