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HLT 657K

1971 Land Rover Series 2A

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2025
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

24,026 mi
Last recorded24,026 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2024
Typical for 1971 Land Rover Series 2A33,915 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHLT 657K
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2A
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2024 24,026 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2024 24,026 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 23,954 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2020 23,954 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis on steering box mountings (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe connection (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear slight oil leak from hub area

Pass 13 Feb 2019 23,452 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 22,722 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 22,721 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Coolant leak heater hose ()

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 22,296 miles

both rear tyres perrished and splitting

Fail 21 Feb 2017 22,279 miles

Central Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped axle (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both (2.4.B.2)

both rear tyres perrished and splitting

Pass 15 Sep 2015 21,954 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 13 Jun 2013 21,692 miles

corrosion in chassis

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 12 Oct 2011 22,182 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 22,172 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 19,523 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 19,523 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 19,239 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 19,239 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 4 Jul 2007 19,033 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 19,033 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 18,988 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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HLT 657K is a 1971 Land Rover Series 2A in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 2A fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 410 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HLT 657K, 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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HLT 657K is a 1971 Land Rover Series 2A, first registered on 8 October 1971.

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