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ERX 849K

1971 Land Rover Series 2

Green Diesel 3300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

9,182 mi
Last recorded9,182 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2019
Typical for 1971 Land Rover Series 254,695 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationERX 849K
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,300cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2019 9,182 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fail 25 Jul 2019 9,182 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Indicator switch faulty won't stay n/s. (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 3,401 miles

O/S/R tyre cracking in sidewall but not to cords.

Pass 3 May 2017 3 miles

Nearside Rear tyre splits but not showing cord

Pass 1 Aug 2014 38,732 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Fail 1 Aug 2014 38,732 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 5 Aug 2013 29,836 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 17,297 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 17,297 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 4,980 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/f bump stop missing

Fail 26 Jul 2011 4,980 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/f bump stop missing

Pass 5 Aug 2010 93,318 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 81,606 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 81,606 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 76,524 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 76,520 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Fail 7 Dec 2007 76,514 miles

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

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

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 74,417 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 74,411 miles

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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ERX 849K is a 1971 Land Rover Series 2 in Green with a 3,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 ERX 849K, 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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ERX 849K is a 1971 Land Rover Series 2, first registered on 5 November 1971.

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