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MCU 243K

1971 Land Rover Series 2

White Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

32,497 mi
Last recorded32,497 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2018
Typical for 1971 Land Rover Series 254,695 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCU 243K
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2018 32,497 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 32,261 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 31,806 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 31,806 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 31,107 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 50,391 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 30,365 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 29,865 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jan 2012 28,507 miles

engine oil leak

front hubs have slight leak of oil

o/s/r tyre is perished

rear hubs have slight leak of oil

Pass 12 Jan 2011 26,257 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 22,130 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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MCU 243K is a 1971 Land Rover Series 2 in White with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 MCU 243K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MCU 243K registered?

MCU 243K is a 1971 Land Rover Series 2, first registered on 7 December 1971.

Is MCU 243K safe to buy?

The MOT history for MCU 243K shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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