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FVG 46J

1971 Land Rover Series 2

Green Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

48,454 mi
Last recorded48,454 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2018
Typical for 1971 Land Rover Series 254,695 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFVG 46J
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2018 48,454 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Nearside slightly low performance (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 48,255 miles

Offside Front Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 47,952 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 47,680 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2015 47,680 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 47,252 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front swivels leaking

oil on outside of handbrake drum

Fail 14 Mar 2014 47,252 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front swivels leaking

oil on outside of handbrake drum

Pass 15 Mar 2013 46,631 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear cross member slightly corroded

wiper blades split on ends

Pass 23 Mar 2012 46,328 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 23 Mar 2012 46,320 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 48,666 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 45,375 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 44,883 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 44,271 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2008 44,251 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 43,664 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 8 Mar 2007 43,664 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 43,273 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 43,273 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside front bump stop insecure.

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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FVG 46J is a 1971 Land Rover Series 2 in Green with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FVG 46J, 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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FVG 46J is a 1971 Land Rover Series 2, first registered on 19 January 1971.

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