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PTG 586J

1971 Land Rover Series 2A

Green Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2018
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

60,162 mi
Last recorded60,162 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2017
Typical for 1971 Land Rover Series 2A33,915 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPTG 586J
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2A
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2017 60,162 miles

Both front tyres cracking

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Bump stop missing

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Aug 2017 60,162 miles

Offside Front brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front tyres cracking

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Bump stop missing

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Aug 2016 59,926 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

corrosion on nearside front chassis

cracks on tyre sidewalls

Fail 1 Aug 2016 59,926 miles

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

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

corrosion on nearside front chassis

cracks on tyre sidewalls

Pass 4 Aug 2015 59,564 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 59,564 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 24,984 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 24,984 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring linkage pin excessively loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

general body and chassis corrosion

o/s/f chassis slight damage corrosion to chassis legs front and rear x memb ers and outriggers

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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PTG 586J is a 1971 Land Rover Series 2A in Green with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 PTG 586J, 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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PTG 586J is a 1971 Land Rover Series 2A, first registered on 1 July 1971.

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