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RUM 848

1971 Land Rover Series 2

Green Petrol 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2025
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

62,965 mi
Last recorded62,965 miles
Recorded on21 May 2024
Typical for 1971 Land Rover Series 254,695 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRUM 848
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2024 62,965 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 62,941 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 62,902 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 62,858 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 62,733 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 62,658 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 62,579 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 62,415 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 62,344 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 62,344 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 62,289 miles

all four hub seals have slight leak

Pass 18 Jul 2013 62,218 miles

hub seals leeking oil

Pass 16 Apr 2012 62,180 miles

Oil leak

both front tracta seals damp

Pass 1 Apr 2011 62,086 miles

all four hub seals leeking oil

Pass 13 Apr 2010 61,969 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

misting of oil on rear hubs

Pass 16 Jan 2009 61,815 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/ and n/s/ rear hubs have a missting of oil

Pass 17 Dec 2007 61,728 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 61,633 miles

slight missting of oil on front and rear drums

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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RUM 848 is a 1971 Land Rover Series 2 in Green with a 2,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 RUM 848, 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

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What year was RUM 848 registered?

RUM 848 is a 1971 Land Rover Series 2, first registered on 3 August 1971.

Is RUM 848 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RUM 848 shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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