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SFC 269J

1971 Land Rover Series 2

Cream Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

44,661 mi
Last recorded44,661 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 1971 Land Rover Series 254,695 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSFC 269J
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2
Year1971
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 44,661 miles

battery bungee straped in

Fail 27 Apr 2017 44,661 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Direction indicator not working all (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Apr 2016 44,652 miles

exhaust rear sections in a poor condition

Fail 19 Apr 2016 44,652 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

exhaust rear sections in a poor condition

Pass 30 Apr 2015 44,647 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 44,647 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 44,348 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jul 2013 44,346 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2012 44,055 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 44,055 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Fail 2 Jul 2012 43,959 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 42,367 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

nearside hub outter seal leaking

offside rear hub oil seal leaking

Pass 6 Jul 2010 41,198 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 41,198 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 24,810 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 23,233 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 22,589 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 20,433 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 20,433 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

oil leak

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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SFC 269J is a 1971 Land Rover Series 2 in Cream with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 2 fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 526 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SFC 269J, 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.

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What year was SFC 269J registered?

SFC 269J is a 1971 Land Rover Series 2, first registered on 23 March 1971.

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