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TBO 218H

1970 Land Rover 2A

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

19,599 mi
Last recorded19,599 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2020
Typical for 1970 Land Rover 2A44,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTBO 218H
MakeLand Rover
Model2A
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2020 19,599 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight surface rust starting in various places on chassis

Pass 21 Oct 2019 18,458 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight surface rust starting on both sides or rear chassis

Pass 25 Oct 2018 17,277 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight surface rust starting on both sides of rear chassis

Pass 27 Oct 2017 15,953 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Oct 2016 15,250 miles

Nearside front axle bump stop missing

Offside rear axle retaining strap broken

Oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2015 13,709 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front axle bump stop missing

Offside rear axle retaining strap broken

Oil leak

Fail 22 Oct 2015 13,708 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam both (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front axle bump stop missing

Offside rear axle retaining strap broken

Oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2014 13,701 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 Oct 2014 13,701 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2013 11,927 miles

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

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

slight oil leak on engine

Pass 19 Oct 2012 10,116 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 19 Oct 2012 10,116 miles

Offside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 21 Oct 2011 8,876 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 8,876 miles

Offside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 7,505 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 6,045 miles

Nearside Upper Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Offside Front Upper Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Offside Front Upper Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 4,662 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 2,761 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 1,329 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 1,329 miles

Centre Front Upper Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Upper Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 14 Sep 2005 98,257 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2005 98,257 miles

Nearside Front Upper Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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TBO 218H is a 1970 Land Rover 2A in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 TBO 218H, 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 TBO 218H registered?

TBO 218H is a 1970 Land Rover 2A, first registered on 21 May 1970.

Is TBO 218H safe to buy?

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