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DUE 508K

1971 Land Rover Series 2

Green Petrol 2256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

23,435 mi
Last recorded23,435 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2017
Typical for 1971 Land Rover Series 254,695 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDUE 508K
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,256cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2017 23,435 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 23,435 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 23,312 miles

Slight corrosion to chassis but not holed

Slight play in front suspension

Pass 21 Apr 2015 22,653 miles

Both front swivels slight leak

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 21 Apr 2015 22,653 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Both front swivels slight leak

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 21,908 miles

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

slight oil weep from both front axle swivel joints

Fail 1 Apr 2014 21,908 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

slight oil weep from both front axle swivel joints

Pass 26 Mar 2013 21,034 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 21,034 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 20,669 miles

oil leak from engine

vehicle underside showing signs of surface rust

Pass 1 Apr 2011 20,592 miles

Both front hub swivles slight play

Pass 23 Feb 2010 20,322 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 20,291 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 20,291 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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DUE 508K is a 1971 Land Rover Series 2 in Green with a 2,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DUE 508K, 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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DUE 508K is a 1971 Land Rover Series 2, first registered on 4 August 1971.

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