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MVH 713T

1978 Land Rover 2A

Green Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

92,738 mi
Last recorded92,738 miles
Recorded on27 May 2017
Typical for 1978 Land Rover 2A27,903 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMVH 713T
MakeLand Rover
Model2A
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 May 2017 92,738 miles

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

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

Fail 27 May 2017 92,738 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2016 92,647 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2015 89,740 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 86,979 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 86,979 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 84,660 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 84,660 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 82,452 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 79,782 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 79,781 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Apr 2010 77,436 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 77,426 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 75,265 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 75,265 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 73,552 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 73,551 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 70,948 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 68,647 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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MVH 713T is a 1978 Land Rover 2A in Green with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1978 Land Rover 2A models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 27,903 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 MVH 713T, 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 48 years old, this Land Rover 2A is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MVH 713T registered?

MVH 713T is a 1978 Land Rover 2A, first registered on 1 October 1978.

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