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XVP 979J

1971 Land Rover Series 2A

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

37,196 mi
Last recorded37,196 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2013
Typical for 1971 Land Rover Series 2A33,915 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXVP 979J
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2A
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2013 37,196 miles

both offside tyres perished

Fail 16 Sep 2013 37,196 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both offside tyres perished

Pass 12 Sep 2012 36,579 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2012 36,579 miles

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 22 Sep 2011 36,202 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 36,202 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 36,171 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 35,942 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 35,907 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 35,777 miles

All road springs are rusty

Oil leak

Fail 11 Aug 2009 35,766 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

All road springs are rusty

Oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2008 35,681 miles

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 35,608 miles

All hubs are leaking oil

All leaf springs are rusty

Alternator belt is very loose

Cut o/s/r tyre tread

Fail 6 Aug 2007 35,608 miles

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

All leaf springs are rusty

Alternator belt is very loose

Cut o/s/r tyre tread

Front and rear hubs are leaking oil

Pass 31 Jul 2006 35,558 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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XVP 979J is a 1971 Land Rover Series 2A in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 XVP 979J, 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 XVP 979J registered?

XVP 979J is a 1971 Land Rover Series 2A, first registered on 15 June 1971.

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