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SHH 38H

1970 Land Rover Series 2

Green Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

63,353 mi
Last recorded63,353 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2012
Typical for 1970 Land Rover Series 243,992 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSHH 38H
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2012 63,353 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012

Centre Additional braking device leaking oil (3.6.I.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 63,353 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 63,344 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 63,351 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 63,344 miles

Offside Front wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 62,998 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Series 2?

Based on 8,346 MOT tests across 849 vehicles.

72.1%
Pass Rate
425
Miles/Year
68
Year Lifespan
849
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 526
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 365
Stop lamp not working 310
position lamp(s) not working 293
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 266
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SHH 38H is a 1970 Land Rover Series 2 in Green with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1970 Land Rover Series 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 43,992 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 Series 2 fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 526 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SHH 38H, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Series 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 68 years. At 56 years old, this Land Rover Series 2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SHH 38H registered?

SHH 38H is a 1970 Land Rover Series 2, first registered on 1 February 1970.

Is SHH 38H safe to buy?

The MOT history for SHH 38H shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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