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AHY 237J

1971 Land Rover Series 2A

Cream Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

76,373 mi
Last recorded76,373 miles
Recorded on4 May 2011
Typical for 1971 Land Rover Series 2A33,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAHY 237J
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2A
Year1971
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 May 2011 76,373 miles

o/s rear tyre cracking

Fail 18 Apr 2011 76,373 miles

Nearside Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

o/s rear tyre cracking

Pass 6 May 2010 75,777 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 74,265 miles

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Pass 25 Apr 2008 68,741 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 65,567 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 May 2006 59,800 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

How Reliable is the Land Rover Series 2A?

Based on 6,074 MOT tests across 626 vehicles.

74.3%
Pass Rate
515
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
626
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 410
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 234
Stop lamp not working 191
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 144
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 139
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AHY 237J is a 1971 Land Rover Series 2A in Cream with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1971 Land Rover Series 2A models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 33,915 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Series 2A fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 410 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AHY 237J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Series 2A typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 55 years old, this Land Rover Series 2A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AHY 237J registered?

AHY 237J is a 1971 Land Rover Series 2A, first registered on 9 February 1971.

Is AHY 237J safe to buy?

The MOT history for AHY 237J shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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