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XCR 402J

1971 Land Rover Series 2 A

Blue Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

68,792 mi
Last recorded68,792 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2017
Typical for 1971 Land Rover Series 2 A67,211 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXCR 402J
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2 A
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2017 68,792 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 68,451 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 68,173 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 67,737 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 67,737 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 67,458 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 67,432 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 67,211 miles

no centre front seatbelt fitted

oil coming out from back plates

rear brake balance poor

slight unbalance on the o/s/f brake

tyres worn and rears perished

Fail 18 Aug 2011 67,211 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

lights playing around some times odd lights working then not ??

no centre front seatbelt fitted

oil coming out from back plates

rear brake balance poor

slight unbalance on the o/s/f brake

tyres worn and rears perished

Pass 9 Aug 2010 66,699 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 65,655 miles

exhaust in poor condition

horn poor

n/s washer poor

Pass 31 May 2007 64,437 miles

N/s/r tyre worn very low

Pass 24 May 2006 63,556 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Series 2 A?

Based on 1,003 MOT tests across 102 vehicles.

76.4%
Pass Rate
457
Miles/Year
64
Year Lifespan
102
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 65
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 30
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 27
brake binding 22
Stop lamp not working 22
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XCR 402J is a 1971 Land Rover Series 2 A in Blue with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1971 Land Rover Series 2 A models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 67,211 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Series 2 A fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 65 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XCR 402J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Series 2 A typically stays on UK roads for around 64 years. At 55 years old, this Land Rover Series 2 A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XCR 402J registered?

XCR 402J is a 1971 Land Rover Series 2 A, first registered on 22 January 1971.

Is XCR 402J safe to buy?

The MOT history for XCR 402J shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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