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HPD 558K

1971 Land Rover Series 2

Cream Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

65,627 mi
Last recorded65,627 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2018
Typical for 1971 Land Rover Series 254,695 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHPD 558K
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2
Year1971
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2018 65,627 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

steering sphere seals slight weepage/units displaying slight corrosion

Pass 22 Jun 2017 65,372 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 65,041 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 64,227 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 63,745 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 63,649 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 63,440 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 63,336 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 62,917 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 62,916 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

o/s n/s front hub seals leaking

Pass 4 Aug 2006 62,349 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 62,347 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Oil leak

rear fog not working

Pass 11 Aug 2005 61,749 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2005 61,730 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

offside and nearside front spherical hubs slightly leaking

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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HPD 558K is a 1971 Land Rover Series 2 in Cream with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HPD 558K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HPD 558K registered?

HPD 558K is a 1971 Land Rover Series 2, first registered on 1 October 1971.

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