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TVP 663H

1970 Land Rover Series 2A

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

92,850 mi
Last recorded92,850 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2020
Typical for 1970 Land Rover Series 2A40,641 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTVP 663H
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2A
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc
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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2020 92,850 miles

Body fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Front brake discs pitting

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front brake discs back plate corroded

Rear brake discs back plates missing

Rear suspension bump stops missing

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

steering lock poor

Fail 8 Jan 2020 92,822 miles

Front Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam on main beam when on dip (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Passenger compartment passenger compartment in such a condition that it permits the entry of exhaust fumes (6.2.1 (c) (i))

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))

Body fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Front brake discs pitting

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front brake discs back plate corroded

Rear brake discs back plates missing

Rear suspension bump stops missing

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

steering lock poor

Pass 2 Jan 2019 92,576 miles

Body fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front brake discs back plate corroded

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

Rear brake back plate missing

Rear suspension bump stops missing

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

parking brake poor reserve travel

steering lock insecure

Fail 17 Dec 2018 92,576 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected (4.11 (a) (ii))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Body fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front brake discs back plate corroded

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear brake back plate missing

Rear shock absorber covers missing

Rear suspension bump stops missing

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

parking brake poor reserve travel

steering lock insecure

Pass 4 Dec 2017 91,525 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake discs back plate deteriorated

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake discs back plates missing

Rear shock absorber covers missing

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

both rear suspension bump stops missing

rear body tub poorly mounted

steering lock loose

Fail 4 Dec 2017 91,525 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake discs back plate deteriorated

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake discs back plates missing

Rear shock absorber covers missing

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

both rear suspension bump stops missing

rear body tub poorly mounted

steering lock loose

Pass 17 Dec 2016 86,066 miles

Oil leak ()

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

body tub poorly mounted to chassis

both rear suspension bump stops missing

offside front brake discs back plate corroded

rear brake discs back plates missing

steering lock loose

Fail 15 Dec 2016 86,066 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

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

body tub poorly mounted to chassis

both rear suspension bump stops missing

offside front brake discs back plate corroded

rear brake discs back plates missing

steering lock loose

Pass 20 Jan 2016 78,795 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Jan 2016 78,795 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 47,150 miles

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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TVP 663H is a 1970 Land Rover Series 2A in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 TVP 663H, 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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TVP 663H is a 1970 Land Rover Series 2A, first registered on 8 April 1970.

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