£5,600 (Est: £5,800 - £6,200)
1970 Land Rover Series IIA 88in
Brightwells • UK • 1 Apr 2026
Market Position:
Lowest 10% of Past Sales
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£5,600 (Est: £5,800 - £6,200)
1970 Land Rover Series IIA 88in
UK • 1 Apr 2026 • Lot 34
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1970 Land Rover Series IIA is a true icon of British motoring, boasting only 58,072 miles and long-term ownership. Its canvas tilt, recent wheels and tyres, and regular use make it a characterful and practical classic.
Condition
7
The car is described as being in honest, well-preserved presentation, with slight wear visible. It has low mileage and has been used daily, suggesting a solid condition. However, minor reconditioning may be required to bring it to a higher standard.
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58,072 miles
271135686
RHD
United Kingdom
Manual
DDA981J
1970
Auction
£5,600 (Est: £5,800 - £6,200)
1970 Land Rover Series IIA 88in
Brightwells • UK • 1 Apr 2026
Market Position:
Lowest 10% of Past Sales
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Description
Description True icon of British motoring; canvas tilt; and built to go anywhere; showing only 58,072 miles
The Land Rover Series IIA is widely regarded as the definitive classic Land Rover: rugged, unpretentious and engineered to go anywhere.
By 1970, the model had reached its mature form, combining the agricultural charm of the early Series trucks with the incremental improvements that made them dependable workhorses the world over.
It was also the final full year of IIA production before the arrival of the Series III in 1971, giving these late examples particular appeal among enthusiasts.
First registered in September 1970, this 88-inch diesel example shows as having had only one former keeper, the current owner retaining it for the last 30 years.
The odometer displays a remarkably modest 58,072 miles, entirely in keeping with its honest, well-preserved presentation.
Powered by the familiar 4-cylinder diesel engine, it wears its canvas tilt to great effect, giving it the class...
Price Analysis vs Other Series IIA 88s
£750
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£18,460
Median Price (Since 2020)
£121,309
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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Previous Series IIA 88 Sales
MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 26th Jun 2018
Latest MOT mileage:
54,407 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 24th Jun 2017, 54,407 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.A.1)
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.A.1)
Failed
On 19th Jun 2017, 54,404 miles
There were 8 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outriger (6.1.B.2)
- Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outriger (6.1.B.2)
- Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)
Advisory:
- Nearside Front brake binding
- Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
- Oil leak on engine
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.A.1)
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.A.1)
Passed
On 27th Jun 2016, 53,953 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Passed
On 18th Jun 2015, 53,309 miles
MOT Mileage Trend
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