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SVC 896H

1970 Land Rover Series 2A

Green Diesel 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

9,911 mi
Last recorded9,911 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2005
Typical for 1970 Land Rover Series 2A40,641 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSVC 896H
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2A
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,250cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2005 9,911 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2005 9,911 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

front prop shaft universal joints worn

How Reliable is the Land Rover Series 2A?

Based on 6,074 MOT tests across 626 vehicles.

74.3%
Pass Rate
515
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
626
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 410
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 234
Stop lamp not working 191
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 144
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 139
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SVC 896H is a 1970 Land Rover Series 2A in Green with a 2,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1970 Land Rover Series 2A models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 40,641 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 2A fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 410 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SVC 896H, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Series 2A typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 56 years old, this Land Rover Series 2A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SVC 896H registered?

SVC 896H is a 1970 Land Rover Series 2A, first registered on 3 July 1970.

Is SVC 896H safe to buy?

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