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HCG 810K

1971 Land Rover Series 2A

Green Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

13,839 mi
Last recorded13,839 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2016
Typical for 1971 Land Rover Series 2A33,915 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHCG 810K
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2A
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2016 13,839 miles

slight play in steering arm ball joint

Pass 9 Oct 2015 13,743 miles

slight wear steering drop arm ball joint

Pass 3 Oct 2014 13,538 miles

nearside rear backplate damp

slight play steering box drop arm ball joint and nearside drag link ball joint

Pass 23 Jul 2013 13,314 miles

slight seepage from offside front swivel joint seal

Pass 17 Aug 2012 13,042 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Oil leak

swivel seals leaking

Fail 17 Aug 2012 13,042 miles

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 31 Jan 2011 13,030 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 12,548 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 12,311 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 12,083 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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HCG 810K is a 1971 Land Rover Series 2A in Green with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HCG 810K, 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.

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What year was HCG 810K registered?

HCG 810K is a 1971 Land Rover Series 2A, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is HCG 810K safe to buy?

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