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HWP 850K

1971 Land Rover Series 2

Green Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,995 mi
Last recorded88,995 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 1971 Land Rover Series 254,695 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHWP 850K
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2017 88,995 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 88,684 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 88,295 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 88,268 miles

coolant leak

n/s rear brake could be improved

Fail 18 Jul 2013 88,267 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

coolant leak

n/s rear brake could be improved

Pass 30 Apr 2011 88,028 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 88,021 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

flex hoses

rebound straps offside and nearside broken

swivel seal leaking

Pass 8 Feb 2006 86,135 miles

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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HWP 850K is a 1971 Land Rover Series 2 in Green with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HWP 850K, 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 HWP 850K registered?

HWP 850K is a 1971 Land Rover Series 2, first registered on 16 August 1971.

Is HWP 850K safe to buy?

The MOT history for HWP 850K shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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