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XJH 849K

1971 Land Rover Series 2A

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2015
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

40,686 mi
Last recorded40,686 miles
Recorded on23 May 2014
Typical for 1971 Land Rover Series 2A33,915 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXJH 849K
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2A
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2014 40,686 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 40,082 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 40,082 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 38,935 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 37,826 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 17 May 2010 37,826 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 23 May 2009 37,035 miles

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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XJH 849K is a 1971 Land Rover Series 2A in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XJH 849K, 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 XJH 849K registered?

XJH 849K is a 1971 Land Rover Series 2A, first registered on 1 October 1971.

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The MOT history for XJH 849K shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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