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WVV 58H

1978 Land Rover 2A

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

39,219 mi
Last recorded39,219 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2017
Typical for 1978 Land Rover 2A27,903 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWVV 58H
MakeLand Rover
Model2A
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2017 39,219 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 39,219 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 38,570 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 38,566 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 37,541 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 39,497 miles

slight free play in steering

exhaust system corroded

slight leak from both front hub seals

Fail 29 Jun 2009 39,497 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

exhaust system corroded

oil leak

slight free play in steering

slight leak from both front hub seals

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 2 Jul 2008 39,497 miles

both front hub seals leaking

play in steering box

Pass 31 Aug 2005 5,565 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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WVV 58H is a 1978 Land Rover 2A in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1978 Land Rover 2A models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 27,903 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 WVV 58H, 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 48 years old, this Land Rover 2A is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WVV 58H registered?

WVV 58H is a 1978 Land Rover 2A, first registered on 19 December 1978.

Is WVV 58H safe to buy?

The MOT history for WVV 58H shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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