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DDJ 421J

1970 Land Rover 2A

White Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

37,363 mi
Last recorded37,363 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 1970 Land Rover 2A44,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDDJ 421J
MakeLand Rover
Model2A
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 37,363 miles

Nearside steering arm slightly leaking

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak ()

suspension corroded but not to excess

Fail 30 Apr 2018 37,358 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Nearside steering arm slightly leaking

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak ()

suspension corroded but not to excess

Pass 26 Apr 2017 36,445 miles

Nearside swivel hub slightly leaking

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Nearside and offside front,rear (2.7.4)

Fail 19 Apr 2017 36,442 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Nearside swivel hub slightly leaking

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Nearside and offside front,rear (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 35,346 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

front and rear suspension corroded but not to excess

offside and nearside chassis corroded but not to excess

Fail 13 Apr 2016 35,333 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

front and rear suspension corroded but not to excess

offside and nearside chassis corroded but not to excess

Pass 12 Sep 2014 34,244 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 32,863 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 31,973 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 26 May 2011 30,795 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 29,811 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 28,645 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 27,357 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 24,486 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 21,746 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 21,741 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.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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DDJ 421J is a 1970 Land Rover 2A in White with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DDJ 421J, 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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DDJ 421J is a 1970 Land Rover 2A, first registered on 2 October 1970.

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