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EPG 314J

1971 Land Rover Series 2A

White Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

5,532 mi
Last recorded5,532 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 1971 Land Rover Series 2A33,915 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEPG 314J
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2A
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc
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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 5,532 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 5,123 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 4,515 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 4,507 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

freeplay at steering wheel

horn security

number plate lamp light output

oil leak

vehicle corrosion

Pass 26 Apr 2019 4,426 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 4,382 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 8 May 2017 4,372 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 2 May 2017 4,369 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 11 May 2016 4,345 miles

All 4 tyres cracking in tread

Both nearside and offside front suspension spheres have a slight leak of oil

Nearside rear brake back plate has a misting of oil

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil Leak

Fail 10 May 2016 4,345 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All 4 tyres cracking in tread

Both nearside and offside front suspension spheres have a slight leak of oil

Nearside rear brake back plate has a misting of oil

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil Leak

Pass 7 May 2015 4,300 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

both nearside front and offside front suspension hub/spheres leaking oil

nearside front tyre outer sidewall cracked

nearside rear brake back plate misted with oil

offside rear brake binding slightly when rotated by hand

Fail 30 Apr 2015 4,299 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both nearside front and offside front suspension hub/spheres leaking oil

nearside front tyre outer sidewall cracked

nearside rear brake back plate misted with oil

offside rear brake binding slightly when rotated by hand

Pass 2 May 2014 4,270 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 4,101 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 May 2013 4,101 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 4,101 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 3,518 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 1,945 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 422 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 99,083 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 96,374 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 92,278 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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EPG 314J is a 1971 Land Rover Series 2A in White with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 EPG 314J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EPG 314J registered?

EPG 314J is a 1971 Land Rover Series 2A, first registered on 1 February 1971.

Is EPG 314J safe to buy?

The MOT history for EPG 314J shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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