MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,683 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Central Front Track rod end damaged but serviceable slight play track end to drop arm sggest replacment (2.2.C.1d)
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak ()
Propshaft universal joint worn ()
exhaust clamp loose
hub seals leaking
no washers drop screen
Central Front Track rod end damaged but serviceable slight play track end to drop arm sggest replacment (2.2.C.1d)
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak ()
Propshaft universal joint worn ()
Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
exhaust clamp loose
hub seals leaking
no washers drop screen
slight roughness steering
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Oil leak
Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
advises small oil leak
advises small oil leak
Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Series 2?
Based on 8,346 MOT tests across 849 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FPJ 257J is a 1971 Land Rover Series 2 in White with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 FPJ 257J, 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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What year was FPJ 257J registered?
FPJ 257J is a 1971 Land Rover Series 2, first registered on 13 May 1971.
Is FPJ 257J safe to buy?
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