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NPK 860L

1972 Land Rover 2A

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2019
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

21,688 mi
Last recorded21,688 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2018
Typical for 1972 Land Rover 2A27,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNPK 860L
MakeLand Rover
Model2A
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2018 21,688 miles

Nearside Front upper bulkhead corroded in door aperture

Nearside Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Gearbox mounting defective ()

all tyres sidewall perishing

rear shock absorber casings corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2018 21,687 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded around master cylinder (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front upper bulkhead corroded in door aperture

Nearside Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Gearbox mounting defective ()

all tyres sidewall perishing

rear shock absorber casings corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2018 21,686 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings out rigger (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead (3.6.C.3)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering gearbox mounting bolt insecure (6.1.A.1)

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion gearbox mount (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion gearbox mount (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak ()

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

all 4 leaf springs wrapped in greased cloth

exhaust system deteriorated

front and rear suspension components heavy surface corrosion

gearbox rubber mounts perished

Pass 2 Nov 2016 21,292 miles

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulkhead under windscreen (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak leaking from transmission drum ()

all 4 tyres have slight cracking to sidewalls

Fail 1 Nov 2016 21,290 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure U bolts (2.4.B.7b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulkhead under windscreen (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak leaking from transmission drum ()

all 4 tyres have slight cracking to sidewalls

Pass 19 Oct 2015 21,140 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 5 Oct 2015 21,099 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 20,886 miles

leaf springs wrapped in cloth ,unable to inspect.

o/s swivel hub leaking

transmission oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2013 20,443 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 20,442 miles

Nearside Stop lamp has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 Sep 2012 20,425 miles

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

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 19,815 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Aug 2011 19,815 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2010 18,548 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 18,497 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 17,352 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 17,347 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 15,998 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 15,347 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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NPK 860L is a 1972 Land Rover 2A in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 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 NPK 860L, 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.

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NPK 860L is a 1972 Land Rover 2A, first registered on 23 November 1972.

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