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KBJ 837K

1971 Land Rover SERIES2

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

97,425 mi
Last recorded97,425 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2017
Typical for 1971 Land Rover SERIES253,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKBJ 837K
MakeLand Rover
ModelSERIES2
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc
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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2017 97,425 miles

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

bulkhead corroded both sides

front hubs damp

offside rear tyre tread slightly mishapen

Fail 24 Oct 2017 97,400 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both sides (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis leg,centre (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings centre cross member,nearside chassis and offside rear chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

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

bulkhead corroded both sides

front hubs damp

offside rear tyre tread slightly mishapen

Pass 6 Jun 2016 96,518 miles

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

corrosion to bulkhead both sides

corrosion to front chassis legs both sides

nearside rear hub seal damp

offside rear tyre perished

rear exhaust section slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 May 2015 96,078 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Slight corrosion offside front chassis

both front swivel joint seals leaking slightly

bulkhead corroded

exhaust system slightly deteriorayted

nearside rear hub seal leaking

Fail 7 May 2015 96,059 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bulkhead corroded

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Slight corrosion offside front chassis

both front swivel joint seals leaking slightly

exhaust system slightly deteriorayted

nearside rear hub seal leaking

Pass 1 May 2014 95,802 miles

Bulkhead corroded. slight corrosion bith front chassis legs

engine oil leak

slight fluid leak from front swivel joints

slight fluid leak from nearside rear hub seal

Pass 16 Apr 2013 95,380 miles

Windscreen pillar corroded.engine oil leak

Fail 3 Apr 2013 95,376 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 94,380 miles

Slight corrosion on both a pillars

Pass 14 Dec 2010 57,546 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 93,982 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 93,561 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 93,119 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover SERIES2?

Based on 1,135 MOT tests across 118 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
403
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
118
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 81
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 43
Stop lamp not working 39
Headlamp not working on main beam 39
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 36
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KBJ 837K is a 1971 Land Rover SERIES2 in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1971 Land Rover SERIES2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 53,288 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover SERIES2 fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 81 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KBJ 837K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover SERIES2 typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 55 years old, this Land Rover SERIES2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KBJ 837K is a 1971 Land Rover SERIES2, first registered on 3 August 1971.

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