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LMO 297L

1972 Land Rover 2A

Red Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

23,582 mi
Last recorded23,582 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2016
Typical for 1972 Land Rover 2A27,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLMO 297L
MakeLand Rover
Model2A
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2016 23,582 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 23,456 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 23,454 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 23,243 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 22,915 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 22,577 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 22,151 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 22,151 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 28 Nov 2009 21,889 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 21,458 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 21,458 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 20,351 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 20,348 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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LMO 297L is a 1972 Land Rover 2A in Red with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1972 Land Rover 2A models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 27,364 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 LMO 297L, 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 54 years old, this Land Rover 2A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LMO 297L registered?

LMO 297L is a 1972 Land Rover 2A, first registered on 23 October 1972.

Is LMO 297L safe to buy?

The MOT history for LMO 297L shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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