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UCP 868R

1971 Land Rover Series 2A

Green Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2021
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

20,779 mi
Last recorded20,779 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2020
Typical for 1971 Land Rover Series 2A33,915 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUCP 868R
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2A
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2020 20,779 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear axle heavily corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2018 20,697 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2017 20,339 miles

Nearside Front chassis heavily corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2016 19,784 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

all perished on side walls

Pass 29 Jun 2015 19,353 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 18,975 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 18,197 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 17,412 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 16,893 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 16,136 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 14,819 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 14,792 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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UCP 868R is a 1971 Land Rover Series 2A in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UCP 868R, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was UCP 868R registered?

UCP 868R is a 1971 Land Rover Series 2A, first registered on 31 December 1971.

Is UCP 868R safe to buy?

The MOT history for UCP 868R shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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