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NJY 840J

1971 Land Rover Series 2

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

28,394 mi
Last recorded28,394 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2018
Typical for 1971 Land Rover Series 254,695 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJY 840J
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2018 28,394 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 27,739 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 27,739 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 27,479 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2016 27,473 miles

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure and excess movement (2.2.B.1a)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 27,248 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 27,248 miles

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 26,971 miles

Nearside front tyre slightly perished

Oil leak

Fail 5 Nov 2013 26,964 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

chassis corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2012 26,584 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 26,191 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 25,466 miles

Rear fog light not working (Not required on this year of vehicle befor 01/04/1980 )

Pass 30 Oct 2009 24,005 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 22,055 miles

Both front sphere seals leaking

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

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

Oil leak

Steering is slightly heavy

Fail 10 Oct 2008 21,968 miles

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

Both front sphere seals leaking

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

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

Oil leak

Steering is slightly heavy

Pass 31 Oct 2007 20,370 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 26 Oct 2007 20,370 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 18,780 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 18,755 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

OIL LEAK FROM BOTH STEERING SWIVEL HOUSINGS

Pass 8 Nov 2005 17,474 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2005 17,453 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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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NJY 840J is a 1971 Land Rover Series 2 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 NJY 840J, 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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What year was NJY 840J registered?

NJY 840J is a 1971 Land Rover Series 2, first registered on 7 April 1971.

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