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DRE 651K

1971 Land Rover Series 2A

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

1,323 mi
Last recorded1,323 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 1971 Land Rover Series 2A33,915 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDRE 651K
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2A
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2017 1,323 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 1,320 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 1,311 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 1,193 miles

bulkhead corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2012 944 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 701 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 393 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 306 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both front swivel housings leaking oil

nearside front swivel joint has some play

offside front body mounting area corroded

offside front chassis outrigger corroded

offside rear bump stop insecure

rear registration plate in poor condition

wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 16 Apr 2009 78,413 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 78,413 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Apr 2008 77,633 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 77,633 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2007 47,515 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 47,515 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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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DRE 651K is a 1971 Land Rover Series 2A in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DRE 651K, 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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DRE 651K is a 1971 Land Rover Series 2A, first registered on 10 September 1971.

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