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CHU 605J

1971 Land Rover Series 2A

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,003 mi
Last recorded96,003 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2017
Typical for 1971 Land Rover Series 2A33,915 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCHU 605J
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2A
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2017 96,003 miles

Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front body mount holed and corroded at chassis mount

Offside Front body mount holed and corroded at body mount

Parking brake operation grabbing slightly (3.7.C.3b)

Fail 22 Nov 2017 96,003 miles

Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front body mount holed and corroded at chassis mount

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front body mount holed and corroded at body mount

Parking brake operation grabbing slightly (3.7.C.3b)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 95,801 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 95,659 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 95,659 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 95,424 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 95,022 miles

Nearside rear leaf springs slightly weak

Passenger front seatbelt stalk damaged

Pass 17 Oct 2012 93,523 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

footbrake travel

Fail 9 Oct 2012 93,508 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

footbrake travel

Pass 11 Oct 2011 90,650 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 8 Jan 2011 25,222 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 25,197 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 23,250 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 11 Jan 2010 23,250 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 21,387 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2008 21,358 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jan 2008 18,970 miles

Oil leak

o/s/f brake hose been chaffing

Pass 15 Feb 2007 16,576 miles

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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CHU 605J is a 1971 Land Rover Series 2A in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CHU 605J, 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 CHU 605J registered?

CHU 605J is a 1971 Land Rover Series 2A, first registered on 19 July 1971.

Is CHU 605J safe to buy?

The MOT history for CHU 605J shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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