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JGX 231K

1971 Land Rover Series 2A

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

43,829 mi
Last recorded43,829 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 1971 Land Rover Series 2A33,915 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJGX 231K
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2A
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 43,829 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 43,482 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2025 43,482 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 43,245 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2024 43,245 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 43,178 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 42,960 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 42,696 miles

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both front (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2020 42,696 miles

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both front (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 41,901 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 40,965 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 40,282 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2017 40,282 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 38,272 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 36,883 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 34,034 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 32,018 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 32,018 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Upper Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

power sterring pump insecure

Pass 17 Mar 2012 29,100 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 27,070 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Lower Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Offside Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 13 Mar 2010 25,639 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2010 25,639 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 7 Mar 2009 23,848 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Mar 2009 23,848 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Mar 2008 21,921 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2007 19,436 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 15,658 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 15,654 miles

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

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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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JGX 231K is a 1971 Land Rover Series 2A in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 JGX 231K, 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 JGX 231K registered?

JGX 231K is a 1971 Land Rover Series 2A, first registered on 7 September 1971.

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