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XAF 964J

1970 Land Rover 2A

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

49,642 mi
Last recorded49,642 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 1970 Land Rover 2A44,863 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXAF 964J
MakeLand Rover
Model2A
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 49,642 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 45,394 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 May 2023 45,388 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt missing (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt missing (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixings loose to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also heavily cracked/perished, strongly recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also heavily cracked/perished, strongly recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 44,863 miles

Offside Front Top king pin has play but not considered excessive

play in steering box but not considered excessive

Fail 18 Apr 2019 44,863 miles

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid union into master cylinder (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner chassis near steering box mount (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front sping hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Top king pin has play but not considered excessive

play in steering box but not considered excessive

Pass 18 Jul 2015 44,863 miles

Steering component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 43,867 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

O/S/F wheelbearing slightly ruff when spun

Oil leak

steeringbox arm - slight play

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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XAF 964J is a 1970 Land Rover 2A in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XAF 964J, 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 XAF 964J registered?

XAF 964J is a 1970 Land Rover 2A, first registered on 18 December 1970.

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