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WKT 800J

1971 Land Rover Series 2

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

94,668 mi
Last recorded94,668 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2022
Typical for 1971 Land Rover Series 254,695 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWKT 800J
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2022 94,668 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 94,572 miles

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded O/S/F chassis rail (2.2.C.1h)

All bushes are perished and worn

All tyres are perished and cracked

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

Play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 28 Jan 2016 93,302 miles

Nearside front tyre has cut in sidewall

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 92,241 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front tyre has a cut in the sidewall

Oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2013 90,841 miles

Complete exhaust is corroded.

O/S steering drop arm has slight play.

Fail 24 Oct 2013 90,841 miles

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Both front tyres are cracking on tread and sidewalls.

Complete exhaust is corroded.

O/S steering drop arm has slight play.

Fail 22 Oct 2012 89,719 miles

N/S/F tyre is perished

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S/F tyre is perished

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Prop Shaft joint has play

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 89,719 miles

N/S/F tyre is perished

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

O/S/F tyre is perished

Rear Prop Shaft joint has play

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 88,443 miles

Advise N/S/F and O/S/F inner and outer tyre side walls are starting to deteriorate

Advise N/S/F inner hub seal is leaking slightly

Advise N/S/F suspension bump stop is missing

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 14 Oct 2011 88,441 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Advise N/S/F and O/S/F inner and outer tyre side walls are starting to deteriorate

Advise N/S/F inner hub seal is leaking slightly

Advise N/S/F suspension bump stop is missing

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 89,419 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 89,419 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 86,289 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 13 Nov 2009 86,288 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and fouling (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 84,325 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2006 83,267 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 28 Oct 2005 82,721 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2005 82,721 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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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WKT 800J is a 1971 Land Rover Series 2 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 WKT 800J, 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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WKT 800J is a 1971 Land Rover Series 2, first registered on 1 February 1971.

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