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DVT 617J

1970 Land Rover SERIES2

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2017
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

79,092 mi
Last recorded79,092 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2016
Typical for 1970 Land Rover SERIES247,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDVT 617J
MakeLand Rover
ModelSERIES2
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc
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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2016 79,092 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2016 79,077 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2015 75,010 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 66,150 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 54,992 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 5,499 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 49,272 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 45,901 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 42,965 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 40,747 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 81,788 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 38,547 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 33,441 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover SERIES2?

Based on 1,135 MOT tests across 118 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
403
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
118
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 81
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 43
Stop lamp not working 39
Headlamp not working on main beam 39
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 36
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DVT 617J is a 1970 Land Rover SERIES2 in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1970 Land Rover SERIES2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 47,586 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover SERIES2 fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 81 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DVT 617J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover SERIES2 typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 56 years old, this Land Rover SERIES2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DVT 617J registered?

DVT 617J is a 1970 Land Rover SERIES2, first registered on 4 September 1970.

Is DVT 617J safe to buy?

The MOT history for DVT 617J shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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