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WLJ 587K

1971 Land Rover Series 2A

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,309 mi
Last recorded58,309 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2017
Typical for 1971 Land Rover Series 2A33,915 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWLJ 587K
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2A
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2017 58,309 miles

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure slightly damaged within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 27 Aug 2016 57,840 miles

front hub seals leaking

fuel cap seal deteriating

o/s/r fog lamp not working but not required on vehicle of this age

oil leak

rear reg plate deteriated

rear tyres perished and splitting

Fail 24 Aug 2016 57,836 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

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

front hub seals leaking

fuel cap seal deteriating

o/s/r fog lamp not working but not required on vehicle of this age

oil leak

rear reg plate deteriated

rear tyres perished and splitting

Pass 9 Sep 2015 57,051 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 57,012 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 55,784 miles

welded repairs to vehicle

Pass 5 Aug 2013 54,744 miles

welded repairs to vehicle

Pass 4 Sep 2012 54,301 miles

offside front tyre is deteriorating

welded repairs to vehicle

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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WLJ 587K is a 1971 Land Rover Series 2A in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WLJ 587K, 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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What year was WLJ 587K registered?

WLJ 587K is a 1971 Land Rover Series 2A, first registered on 2 August 1971.

Is WLJ 587K safe to buy?

The MOT history for WLJ 587K shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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