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RVG 526J

1971 Land Rover Series 2 A

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2022
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

61,131 mi
Last recorded61,131 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2021
Typical for 1971 Land Rover Series 2 A67,211 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRVG 526J
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2 A
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2021 61,131 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 60,922 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 60,852 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 60,852 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 60,788 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Fail 6 Mar 2015 60,788 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2013 60,727 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 60,627 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 60,373 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 60,246 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 59,998 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Series 2 A?

Based on 1,003 MOT tests across 102 vehicles.

76.4%
Pass Rate
457
Miles/Year
64
Year Lifespan
102
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 65
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 30
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 27
brake binding 22
Stop lamp not working 22
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RVG 526J is a 1971 Land Rover Series 2 A in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1971 Land Rover Series 2 A models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 67,211 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Series 2 A fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 65 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RVG 526J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Series 2 A typically stays on UK roads for around 64 years. At 55 years old, this Land Rover Series 2 A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RVG 526J registered?

RVG 526J is a 1971 Land Rover Series 2 A, first registered on 5 May 1971.

Is RVG 526J safe to buy?

The MOT history for RVG 526J shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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