MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
70,368 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
O/S wiper has to be used manual
both differentials leaking
both front swivel joints leaking grease
brake pipes starting to corrode
front propshaft removed
gearbox leak
leaf spring bushes corroded and all have slight play recommend replacment
master cylinder feed pipe poss kinked but unable to inspect fully
oil leak
rear floor supports corroded
wiring under bonnet very messy but secure
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Rear Axle beam inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
all leaf spring bushes are cracking and have slight play recommend replacement
both front swivel joints leaking grease
brake pipes starting to corrode
front prop shaft removed
prop UJs have play
rear floor supports corroded
N/S/F wheel bearing has slight play
all 4 tyres starting to crack and or perish
both front swivel joints have slight weep of grease / oil
front cross member corroded and holed
rear floor strengthening bars corroded
slight play in front leaf spring bushes
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
N/S/F wheel bearing has slight play
all 4 tyres starting to crack and or perish
both front swivel joints have slight weep of grease / oil
front cross member corroded and holed
oil leak / gearbox and engine oils
rear floor strengthening bars corroded
slight play in front leaf spring bushes
oil leak
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
oil leak
How Reliable is the Land Rover 2A?
Based on 4,860 MOT tests across 474 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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XBN 990L is a 1971 Land Rover 2A in Green with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1971 Land Rover 2A models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 52,532 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 XBN 990L, 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 55 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 XBN 990L registered?
XBN 990L is a 1971 Land Rover 2A, first registered on 1 January 1971.
Is XBN 990L safe to buy?
The MOT history for XBN 990L shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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