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OEW 36J

1971 Land Rover Series 2

Green Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2009
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

13,074 mi
Last recorded13,074 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2008
Typical for 1971 Land Rover Series 254,695 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOEW 36J
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2008 13,074 miles

I recomend changing all of the seat belts due to thier age rather than thier condition

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advise checking all of the chassis bolts periodically over the mext 1000 miles for tightness

bulk head repaired, advise undersealing it

new galvanized chassis fitted

os front brake appears to react slower than the NS one, advise bringing it back to be checked in 1000 miles once the new shoes have bedded in better to teh old drums

Fail 29 Apr 2008 13,074 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

I recomend changing all of the seat belts due to thier age rather than thier condition

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

advise checking all of the chassis bolts periodically over the mext 1000 miles for tightness

bulk head repaired, advise undersealing it

new galvanized chassis fitted

os front brake appears to react slower than the NS one, advise bringing it back to be checked in 1000 miles once the new shoes have bedded in better to teh old drums

Fail 30 Jul 2007 13,070 miles

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

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

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

advise changing the seatbelt, more due to age than condition

body dented, paint flaking

chassis is in a bad way and needs lots of welding

front bulkhead corroded and bodged up with alloy plate and screws

mirror lenses deteriorated

nsr outrigger bodged on

windscreen opens and washers are not required

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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OEW 36J is a 1971 Land Rover Series 2 in Green with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 OEW 36J, 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 OEW 36J?

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What year was OEW 36J registered?

OEW 36J is a 1971 Land Rover Series 2, first registered on 2 February 1971.

Is OEW 36J safe to buy?

The MOT history for OEW 36J shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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