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FPF 266J

1971 Land Rover Series 2 A

Blue Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,867 mi
Last recorded65,867 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2006
Typical for 1971 Land Rover Series 2 A67,211 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFPF 266J
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2 A
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2006 65,867 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 64,512 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2005 64,572 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)

How Reliable is the Land Rover Series 2 A?

Based on 1,003 MOT tests across 102 vehicles.

76.4%
Pass Rate
457
Miles/Year
64
Year Lifespan
102
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 65
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 30
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 27
brake binding 22
Stop lamp not working 22
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FPF 266J is a 1971 Land Rover Series 2 A in Blue with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1971 Land Rover Series 2 A models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 67,211 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 A fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 65 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FPF 266J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Series 2 A typically stays on UK roads for around 64 years. At 55 years old, this Land Rover Series 2 A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FPF 266J registered?

FPF 266J is a 1971 Land Rover Series 2 A, first registered on 8 April 1971.

Is FPF 266J safe to buy?

The MOT history for FPF 266J shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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