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YMP 871H

1970 Land Rover 2A

Blue Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2018
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

33,522 mi
Last recorded33,522 miles
Recorded on9 May 2017
Typical for 1970 Land Rover 2A44,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYMP 871H
MakeLand Rover
Model2A
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2017 33,522 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 32,728 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 33,498 miles

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

both front tyres perished

Fail 30 May 2015 33,498 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

both front tyres perished

Pass 23 May 2014 26,283 miles

all four tyres perished

Pass 4 Jun 2013 21,582 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

nsf osr nsr tyres perishing

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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YMP 871H is a 1970 Land Rover 2A in Blue with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YMP 871H, 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 YMP 871H registered?

YMP 871H is a 1970 Land Rover 2A, first registered on 6 May 1970.

Is YMP 871H safe to buy?

The MOT history for YMP 871H shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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