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OFL 177J

1971 Land Rover Series 2

Green Diesel 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

90,583 mi
Last recorded90,583 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2019
Typical for 1971 Land Rover Series 254,695 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOFL 177J
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2019 90,583 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 90,294 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Feb 2017 89,807 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Feb 2016 88,870 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 88,274 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Oil leak

nearside tyres perishing

Pass 14 Feb 2014 87,389 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 86,654 miles

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front tyre perishing

Pass 28 Feb 2012 85,425 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2011 84,892 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 84,697 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o\s\r tyre perished

Pass 29 Oct 2008 84,200 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 84,199 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 83,836 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2007 83,781 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 83,438 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 82,949 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 82,915 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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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OFL 177J is a 1971 Land Rover Series 2 in Green with a 2,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 OFL 177J, 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 OFL 177J registered?

OFL 177J is a 1971 Land Rover Series 2, first registered on 31 December 1971.

Is OFL 177J safe to buy?

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