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RSB 565L

1972 Land Rover 2A

Green Diesel 2025cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2017
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

88,023 mi
Last recorded88,023 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2016
Typical for 1972 Land Rover 2A27,364 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRSB 565L
MakeLand Rover
Model2A
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,025cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2016 88,023 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 88,022 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

bottom of nearside seatbox corroded and holed

nearside mirror glass damaged

slight oil leak from front swivel housings

Pass 31 Jan 2014 87,941 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 87,891 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 13,122 miles

brake pipes covered with plastic not allowing full inspection

chassis repaires

nearside door catch poor

non standard seat belt mountings

oil leaks - engine and front hubs

parking brake pivot loose

slight stiffness in steering

Fail 9 May 2006 13,101 miles

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area has a deliberate modification which significantly reduces the original strength (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 27 Jan 2006 13,095 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Front Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 16 Dec 2005 13,089 miles

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

Front Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Front Steering column deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

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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RSB 565L is a 1972 Land Rover 2A in Green with a 2,025cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RSB 565L, 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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What year was RSB 565L registered?

RSB 565L is a 1972 Land Rover 2A, first registered on 4 September 1972.

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