MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
60,162 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Both front tyres cracking
Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Bump stop missing
Oil leak ()
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 ()
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
corrosion on nearside front chassis
cracks on tyre sidewalls
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
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was PTG 586J registered?
PTG 586J is a 1971 Land Rover Series 2A, first registered on 1 July 1971.
Is PTG 586J safe to buy?
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