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PXJ 863J

1971 Land Rover Series 2A

Blue Diesel 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

92,401 mi
Last recorded92,401 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2017
Typical for 1971 Land Rover Series 2A33,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPXJ 863J
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2A
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2017 92,401 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 92,401 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2017 91,790 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

body cross members rusty

Fail 30 May 2017 91,789 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

body cross members rusty

clutch hydraulic pipe poorly fitted @ slave cyl

slite bind to o/s rear brake

Pass 27 Aug 2016 91,533 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 90,894 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 89,474 miles

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

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

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

Pass 10 Aug 2013 88,719 miles

Inner Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 88,601 miles

Nearside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2011 88,438 miles

Nearside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2010 87,904 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all 4 leaf springs rusty

both front splash guards corroded

both rear tyre walls cracking

n/s front inner tyre wall cracking

o/s front chalice slight leak of oil

o/s rear floorpan corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2010 87,888 miles

Centre Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Centre Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Battery insecure

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all 4 leaf springs rusty

both front splash guards corroded

both rear tyre walls cracking

o/s front chalice slight leak of oil

o/s rear floorpan corroded

Fail 23 May 2009 59,456 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 May 2008 59,293 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 59,042 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 59,042 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

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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PXJ 863J is a 1971 Land Rover Series 2A in Blue with a 2,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 PXJ 863J, 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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PXJ 863J is a 1971 Land Rover Series 2A, first registered on 19 January 1971.

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