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HRB 519H

1970 Land Rover 2A

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

28,033 mi
Last recorded28,033 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 1970 Land Rover 2A44,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHRB 519H
MakeLand Rover
Model2A
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 28,033 miles

Front Both swivel balls leaking

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2025 28,030 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Both swivel balls leaking

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 27,969 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

corrosion n/s rear axle

Pass 10 Oct 2022 27,836 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) steering loose on splines (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 27,289 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2021 27,279 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected bulk head (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 26,616 miles

front road springs nearside and offside u bolts not fully secure

oil leak from engine and gear box

oil leak from rear axle pinion oil seal

smell of petrol // petrol tank area

Pass 19 Sep 2018 26,450 miles

engine / fan belt worn excessive

engine oil level low

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

exhaust / rear tail pipe rubber mounting slightly deteriorated

oil leak from engine // and rear axle pinion oil seal

oil leak from steering box

Fail 19 Sep 2018 26,450 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

engine / fan belt worn excessive

engine oil level low

exhaust / rear tail pipe rubber mounting slightly deteriorated

oil leak from engine // and rear axle pinion oil seal

oil leak from steering box

Pass 3 Jul 2017 26,017 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine oil level low

offside rear wheel slight oil leak from half shaft gasket

Pass 12 Jul 2016 25,797 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear axle half shaft gasket leaking oil

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 6 Jul 2016 25,797 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush road spring rear bottom bottom shackle bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush road spring rear bottom shackle bush (2.4.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear axle half shaft gasket leaking oil

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 25,737 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 5 Jul 2014 25,737 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 25,445 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 25,236 miles

oil leak present

slight movement in spring eye bushes

slight play in steering

visual smoke test

Fail 14 Feb 2011 25,184 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

oil leak present

slight movement in spring eye bushes

slight play in steering

visual smoke test

Pass 14 Dec 2009 24,993 miles

slight play in rear prop uj

Pass 16 Dec 2008 24,605 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 24,570 miles

Rear Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Nov 2007 22,928 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 22,928 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2006 21,415 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 19,868 miles

nearside rear brake binding slightly not excessive

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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HRB 519H is a 1970 Land Rover 2A in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 HRB 519H, 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 HRB 519H registered?

HRB 519H is a 1970 Land Rover 2A, first registered on 21 May 1970.

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