The 1967 Land Rover 2A presents a stable and reassuring maintenance trend across its documented MOT history. The most recent test, conducted on 14 December 2017 at 87,911 miles, passed with zero defects recorded. This clean bill of health follows a consistent pattern of passes stretching back to 2013, with only a minor advisory in December 2015 for a faded front registration plate that did not impair legibility. The trend is firmly stable, showing no evidence of escalating mechanical or structural deterioration over the recorded period.
Mileage accumulation tells a story of very light use. Between December 2013 and December 2017, the vehicle covered just 20,474 miles over four years, averaging roughly 5,100 miles annually. The final recorded jump from 84,048 miles in December 2016 to 87,911 miles in December 2017 accounts for 3,863 miles in that single year. Over its approximate 59-year lifespan, the total of 87,911 miles equates to only about 1,490 miles per year, which is exceptionally low. Such minimal use typically limits wear on consumables and drivetrain components, though prolonged periods of standing can introduce its own concerns around seized brakes, perished rubber hoses, and fuel system degradation.
Despite the clean MOT record, the absence of any test since December 2017, now over eight years ago, is a significant gap. A buyer should treat the vehicle as untested in modern conditions and conduct a thorough in-person inspection. Particular attention should focus on structural corrosion, a perennial concern for Series IIA models, especially around the bulkhead, chassis outriggers, and door frames. Suspension bushes, coil springs, and steering linkages deserve close scrutiny given the age, regardless of low mileage. Brake system integrity, including binding calipers, corroded lines, and disc or drum condition, must be verified after such a long stationary period.
The fuel system, including tank condition, fuel lines, and carburettor function, should be assessed for varnish or blockage from old petrol. Tyre age and condition are critical, as rubber degrades with time rather than mileage, and original or aged tyres may present dangerous levels of sidewall cracking. Exhaust emissions and overall engine mechanical health, including oil pressure and coolant system integrity, warrant a proper road test. The clean MOT history suggests a vehicle that has been cared for, but the eight-year testing gap means a buyer must rely on hands-on verification rather than paper reassurance alone.