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NFK 699J

1971 Land Rover Series 2A

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

50,400 mi
Last recorded50,400 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2018
Typical for 1971 Land Rover Series 2A33,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNFK 699J
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2A
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2018 50,400 miles

Corrosion both front footwells

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jun 2018 50,400 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Coolant leak Radiator ()

Corrosion both front footwells

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front NS front lower shock bush worn

Pass 18 Apr 2017 50,366 miles

Front joint front propshaft worn

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 13 Apr 2017 50,366 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Rear reflector not red in colour Both (1.5.1d)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Front joint front propshaft worn

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 50,018 miles

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

Front UJ front prop worn

Gearbox/transfer box oil leaks

OS rear hub oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 1 Apr 2016 50,000 miles

Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush NS in chassis, both spring eye (2.4.B.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Steering pivot point has excessive play Steering relay in front cross member loose (2.2.B.1g)

Front UJ front prop worn

Gearbox/transfer box oil leaks

Leaf spring damaged but not permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

OS rear hub oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both spring eye (2.4.B.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 48,957 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 27 Mar 2015 48,895 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 47,737 miles

Nearside Rear reflector faded in colour (1.5.1d)

Offside Rear reflector faded in colour (1.5.1d)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

engine and transmission oil leaks

front propshft rear u/j worn

Pass 8 Apr 2013 43,770 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 39,481 miles

Oil leak

Rear propshaft worn

Suggest adding rubbing shields to front brake hoses.

Fail 26 Mar 2012 39,474 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

rear propshaft worn

Fail 1 Aug 2007 36,648 miles

Brake relay lever worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 36,648 miles

Brake relay lever worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 33,915 miles

Oil leak

offside rear brake binding slightly.

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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NFK 699J is a 1971 Land Rover Series 2A in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NFK 699J, 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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NFK 699J is a 1971 Land Rover Series 2A, first registered on 17 February 1971.

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