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DLC 413J

1971 Land Rover Series 2

Blue Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2017
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

80,009 mi
Last recorded80,009 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2016
Typical for 1971 Land Rover Series 254,695 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDLC 413J
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2016 80,009 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 80,009 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 80,009 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 11 Jul 2014 80,009 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 3 Jul 2014 80,009 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 80,009 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 80,009 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

rear axle corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2011 79,990 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Series 2?

Based on 8,346 MOT tests across 849 vehicles.

72.1%
Pass Rate
425
Miles/Year
68
Year Lifespan
849
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 526
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 365
Stop lamp not working 310
position lamp(s) not working 293
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 266
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DLC 413J is a 1971 Land Rover Series 2 in Blue with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1971 Land Rover Series 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 54,695 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 2 fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 526 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DLC 413J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Series 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 68 years. At 55 years old, this Land Rover Series 2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DLC 413J registered?

DLC 413J is a 1971 Land Rover Series 2, first registered on 8 March 1971.

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