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JGO 838K

1971 Land Rover Series 2A

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2007
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

55,510 mi
Last recorded55,510 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2006
Typical for 1971 Land Rover Series 2A33,915 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJGO 838K
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2A
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2006 55,510 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 55,505 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2005 53,575 miles

Nearside Front Lower Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Front Lower Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

fog light hanging down

Pass 13 Dec 2005 53,544 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2005 53,449 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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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JGO 838K is a 1971 Land Rover Series 2A in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 JGO 838K, 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 JGO 838K registered?

JGO 838K is a 1971 Land Rover Series 2A, first registered on 11 November 1971.

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