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XRL 519J

1971 Land Rover Series 2A

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

16,012 mi
Last recorded16,012 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2018
Typical for 1971 Land Rover Series 2A33,915 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXRL 519J
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2A
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2018 16,012 miles

Central Front Prop shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))

Central Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2017 16,000 miles

Front swivel seals leaking

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

Oil leak ()

Rear diff oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2016 15,827 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 15,000 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 13,954 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 13,669 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 13,082 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 12,977 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Leaf spring eye defective (shackle) (2.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Front Leaf spring eye defective (anchor) (2.4.B.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Nov 2008 8,243 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 6,696 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Jun 2006 4,008 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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XRL 519J is a 1971 Land Rover Series 2A in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 XRL 519J, 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 XRL 519J registered?

XRL 519J is a 1971 Land Rover Series 2A, first registered on 15 February 1971.

Is XRL 519J safe to buy?

The MOT history for XRL 519J shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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