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1964 Land Rover 2a MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for 2a models manufactured in 1964, based on 167 real MOT test results.

70.1%
Pass Rate
29.9%
Fail Rate
167
Total Tests
51,829
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

1964 Land Rover 2a MOT Analysis

The 1964 Land Rover 2a has an MOT pass rate of 70.1% based on 167 tests — above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 51,829 miles on the odometer. With a 29.9% failure rate, the 1964 2a is rated as "Very Good" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 1964 Land Rover 2a is Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, responsible for 1.2% of failures. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs range from £5–50. Tyres is the second most common issue at 0.6%. Visibility follows at 0.6%.

Top failures specific to 1964 models only. The overall 2a page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

What Fails on This Car?

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MOT failure categories ranked by failure rate
RankFailure CategoryRate (%)Count
1Lamps, Reflectors And Electrical Equipment1.2%2
2Tyres0.6%1
3Visibility0.6%1

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 51,829 mi

For every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.

Lamps & Electrical0.23% per 10K miTyres0.12% per 10K miVisibility0.12% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Lamps & Electrical0.231.2%2
Tyres0.120.6%1
Visibility0.120.6%1

Mileage Statistics

51,829
Mean
52,315
Median
41,450
25th Percentile
80,259
75th Percentile
5.77% failures per 10K miles

Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.

About This Data

The 1964 Land Rover 2a has an MOT pass rate of 70.1% based on 167 tests — above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 51,829 miles on the odometer. With a 29.9% failure rate, the 1964 2a is rated as "Very Good" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 1964 Land Rover 2a, you can expect reliable MOT performance overall. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: Walk around the car and check every light — headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test. At 51,829 average miles, these vehicles are in the mid-range where component wear starts to become a factor.

Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — 1.2% of failures

Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment issues account for 1.2% of MOT failures on 1964 Land Rover 2a models. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs: £5–50. Pre-MOT check: Walk around the car and check every light — headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test.

Tyres — 0.6% of failures

Tyres issues account for 0.6% of MOT failures on 1964 Land Rover 2a models. Tyre failures include tread depth below the legal minimum of 1.6mm, cuts, bulges, exposed cords, and incorrect tyre pressure. Tyres are one of the most common and easiest-to-prevent MOT failures. Typical repair costs: £50–200 per tyre. Pre-MOT check: Check tread depth with a 20p coin — if the outer band is visible, the tyre is too worn. Look for bulges, cuts, or embedded objects. Ensure all tyres match the recommended size and load rating.

Visibility — 0.6% of failures

Visibility issues account for 0.6% of MOT failures on 1964 Land Rover 2a models. Visibility failures relate to the windscreen, wipers, washers, mirrors, and view-obstructing damage. Cracks in the windscreen swept area, ineffective wipers, or empty washer bottles are common causes. Typical repair costs: £10–300. Pre-MOT check: Check the windscreen for chips and cracks — damage larger than 10mm in the driver's swept area or 40mm elsewhere will fail. Test washers and wipers. Ensure both door mirrors are intact and adjustable.

Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.

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