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MKU 539W

1971 Land Rover Series 2

Green Petrol 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2020
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

3,357 mi
Last recorded3,357 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2019
Typical for 1971 Land Rover Series 254,695 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMKU 539W
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2019 3,357 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 3,209 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2018 3,209 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 3,034 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 2,746 miles

oil leak

Fail 1 Aug 2015 2,362 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 2,362 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 1,960 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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MKU 539W is a 1971 Land Rover Series 2 in Green with a 2,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MKU 539W, 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

How do I check the history of MKU 539W?

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What year was MKU 539W registered?

MKU 539W is a 1971 Land Rover Series 2, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is MKU 539W safe to buy?

The MOT history for MKU 539W shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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