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OEL 293G

1968 Land Rover 2A

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

20,784 mi
Last recorded20,784 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2017
Typical for 1968 Land Rover 2A49,283 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOEL 293G
MakeLand Rover
Model2A
Year1968
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2017 20,784 miles

oil leak

Pass 30 Nov 2016 18,780 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 16,063 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 14,398 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 12,650 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 9,770 miles

front seat backs poor

hub oil sills slight leak

n/s/f floor corroded

o/s/f floor heavily corroded near body mount

underside corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2011 7,852 miles

under body corrosion heavy undersealed

Fail 4 Jul 2011 7,841 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

osf seatbel frayed

Pass 2 Jul 2010 5,436 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

previous welded repairs to chassis

Pass 1 Jul 2009 2,399 miles

maximum free play at steering wheel

previous underbody panelling repairs

Pass 16 Jun 2008 98,551 miles

Oil leak

extensive previous underbody chassis repairs

site dirt on underbody panelling

Fail 13 Jun 2008 98,540 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

extensive previous underbody chassis repairs

site dirt on underbody panelling

Pass 23 Nov 2005 98,501 miles

blue smoke emissions from exhaust

damage to front number plate

Fail 23 Nov 2005 98,501 miles

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

blue smoke emissions from exhaust

damage to front number plate

Fail 17 Nov 2005 98,498 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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OEL 293G is a 1968 Land Rover 2A in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1968 Land Rover 2A models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 49,283 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 OEL 293G, 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 58 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 OEL 293G registered?

OEL 293G is a 1968 Land Rover 2A, first registered on 9 October 1968.

Is OEL 293G safe to buy?

The MOT history for OEL 293G shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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