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VTT 716J

1971 Land Rover Series 2A

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

32,277 mi
Last recorded32,277 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2018
Typical for 1971 Land Rover Series 2A33,915 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVTT 716J
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2A
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2018 32,277 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 32,277 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 32,198 miles

swivel housings leaking

Fail 25 Apr 2017 32,198 miles

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

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

swivel housings leaking

Fail 10 Mar 2017 32,193 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulk head (3.6.C.3)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front swivel housings leaking

Pass 22 Dec 2015 31,874 miles

both rear tyres out of shape inner edges

Fail 22 Dec 2015 31,874 miles

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

both rear tyres out of shape inner edges

Fail 30 Dec 2014 30,499 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 30,499 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 29,025 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 29,025 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 28,646 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

tyres perishing and cracking

Pass 18 Nov 2010 27,615 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 27,493 miles

front tractor joints damp

play in nearside front wheel bearing

play in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 26 Sep 2005

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

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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VTT 716J is a 1971 Land Rover Series 2A in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 2A fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 410 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VTT 716J, 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.

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VTT 716J is a 1971 Land Rover Series 2A, first registered on 1 June 1971.

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