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SFC 570J

1971 Land Rover Series 2

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,210 mi
Last recorded93,210 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2013
Typical for 1971 Land Rover Series 254,695 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSFC 570J
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2013 93,210 miles

Oil leak

chassis has been welded and undersealed

Pass 14 Dec 2012 92,780 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 92,232 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2010 90,980 miles

oil leak from engine

oil leak from front diff

oil leak from gearbox

Fail 24 Dec 2010 90,980 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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)

oil leak from engine

oil leak from front diff

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 21 Dec 2009 90,186 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

n/sr brake binding slightly

Fail 17 Dec 2009 90,180 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

n/sr brake binding slightly

Pass 17 Dec 2008 89,900 miles

off side rear tyre tread cracking

Pass 19 Dec 2007 89,560 miles

ADVICE:near side rear tyre tread cracking

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

Pass 18 Dec 2006 89,030 miles

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 570J is a 1971 Land Rover Series 2 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SFC 570J, 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 570J registered?

SFC 570J is a 1971 Land Rover Series 2, first registered on 1 April 1971.

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