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VAP 481H

1970 Land Rover 2A

Green Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2015
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

26,543 mi
Last recorded26,543 miles
Recorded on2 May 2014
Typical for 1970 Land Rover 2A44,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVAP 481H
MakeLand Rover
Model2A
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2014 26,543 miles

front hub seals leaking

front seat belt mountings may conform to construction and use requirements

slight noise from both front wheel bearings

Fail 29 Apr 2014 26,539 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front hub seals leaking

front seat belt mountings may conform to construction and use requirements

slight noise from both front wheel bearings

Pass 28 Mar 2013 25,718 miles

front diff leaking oil

Pass 20 Apr 2012 25,072 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 24,795 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 24,409 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 23,920 miles

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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VAP 481H is a 1970 Land Rover 2A in Green with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VAP 481H, 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 VAP 481H registered?

VAP 481H is a 1970 Land Rover 2A, first registered on 19 February 1970.

Is VAP 481H safe to buy?

The MOT history for VAP 481H shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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