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NRB 836J

1971 Land Rover Series 2A

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

86,590 mi
Last recorded86,590 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2017
Typical for 1971 Land Rover Series 2A33,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNRB 836J
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2A
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2017 86,590 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 86,336 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 85,984 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 85,620 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 85,487 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 85,273 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 85,081 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 84,778 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2008 84,385 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 7 Jul 2007
Pass 8 Jul 2006 77,996 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2006 77,996 miles

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

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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NRB 836J is a 1971 Land Rover Series 2A in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NRB 836J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NRB 836J?

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What year was NRB 836J registered?

NRB 836J is a 1971 Land Rover Series 2A, first registered on 27 May 1971.

Is NRB 836J safe to buy?

The MOT history for NRB 836J shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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