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JPK 66C

1971 Land Rover Series 2

Green Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

43,482 mi
Last recorded43,482 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2013
Typical for 1971 Land Rover Series 254,695 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJPK 66C
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2013 43,482 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

previous repairs and underseal

Fail 15 Jul 2013 43,482 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

previous repairs and underseal

Pass 24 Jul 2012 42,891 miles

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

all four road springs deteriorated (attention required)

both rear and offside front leafspring bushes deteriorating (attention required)

both rear lamps faded

nearside rear axle casing coroded (attention required)

oil leaks

previous repairs and underseal

Fail 17 Jul 2012 42,889 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring slipper insecure (2.4.B.5)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring slipper insecure (2.4.B.5)

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

all four road springs deteriorated (attention required)

both rear and offside front leafspring bushes deteriorating (attention required)

both rear lamps faded

nearside rear axle casing coroded (attention required)

oil leaks

previous repairs and underseal

previous repairs and underseal

Pass 21 Jul 2011 42,090 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 40,895 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2010 40,895 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

gearbox crossmember corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2009 39,887 miles

Gearbox support crossmember corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2009 39,887 miles

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

Nearside Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)

Nearside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)

Offside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Gearbox support crossmember corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2008 38,239 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 37,548 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 37,324 miles

4 wheel drive prop u.j worn to excess.

o/s/r brake pipe corroded.

Fail 18 Feb 2006 37,286 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

4 wheel drive prop u.j worn to excess.

o/s/r brake pipe corroded.

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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JPK 66C is a 1971 Land Rover Series 2 in Green with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 2 fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 526 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JPK 66C, 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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JPK 66C is a 1971 Land Rover Series 2, first registered on 1 January 1971.

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