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VHR 400J

1971 Land Rover Series 2

Green Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

55,073 mi
Last recorded55,073 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2022
Typical for 1971 Land Rover Series 254,695 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVHR 400J
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2022 55,073 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2022 55,069 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working Not flashing, emitting solid light (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working Not flashing, emitting solid light (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2016 54,321 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 54,064 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2014 54,064 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 53,214 miles

Front and rear suspension components getting abit corroded

Front to rear chassis, crossmembers and outriggers all getting abit corroded

GENERAL UNDERSIDE GETTING ABIT CORRODED IN PLACES

O/S/F tyre appears to be getting low on tread at centre area

Fail 1 Mar 2012 53,214 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front and rear suspension components getting abit corroded

Front to rear chassis, crossmembers and outriggers all getting abit corroded

GENERAL UNDERSIDE GETTING ABIT CORRODED IN PLACES

O/S/F tyre appears to be getting low on tread at centre area

Pass 22 Jan 2011 51,545 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 51,545 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 50,761 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 49,467 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 48,845 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 47,758 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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VHR 400J is a 1971 Land Rover Series 2 in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VHR 400J, 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 VHR 400J registered?

VHR 400J is a 1971 Land Rover Series 2, first registered on 12 July 1971.

Is VHR 400J safe to buy?

The MOT history for VHR 400J shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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