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PJO 240J

1970 Land Rover 2A

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

72,787 mi
Last recorded72,787 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2017
Typical for 1970 Land Rover 2A44,863 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJO 240J
MakeLand Rover
Model2A
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2017 72,787 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 72,021 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 70,880 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 70,874 miles

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 69,975 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 9 Aug 2014 69,975 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

near side rear tyre wall cracking

Pass 17 Aug 2013 68,850 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 14 Aug 2013 68,846 miles

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 9 Aug 2013 68,748 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

all tyres slightly perished

engine will not turn off unless stalled

fluid leak from offside rear hub assembly

gearbox oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2012 67,198 miles

front swivel worn

tyres split

Pass 6 Oct 2011 67,239 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 67,239 miles

Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 124,188 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 124,188 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 116,919 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 26,501 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 26,501 miles

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

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

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

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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PJO 240J is a 1970 Land Rover 2A in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 PJO 240J, 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 PJO 240J registered?

PJO 240J is a 1970 Land Rover 2A, first registered on 7 October 1970.

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