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YFL 492J

1971 Land Rover Series 2A

Green Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

6,724 mi
Last recorded6,724 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2017
Typical for 1971 Land Rover Series 2A33,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYFL 492J
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2A
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2017 6,724 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened Corroded (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened Corroded (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened Corroded (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened Corroded (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 6,292 miles

Rear Cross member corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 5,743 miles

Gearbox support cross member corroded

Nearside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened Corroded (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened Corroded (2.4.B.1a)

Offside front upper bulkhead corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2014 5,344 miles

Offside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

rear crossmember corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2014 5,344 miles

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

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

Offside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear crossmember corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2013 4,937 miles

Slight corrosion to rear cross member

rear diff seal leaking

Pass 17 Aug 2012 4,310 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Oil leak

centre cross member corroded

clutch faulty

front and rear diff oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2011 3,675 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Propshaft component defective

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

centre cross member corroded

rear diff oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2010 3,369 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

n/s front hub oil leak

rear diff oil leak

Pass 26 May 2009 2,857 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

n/s front hub leaking

rear diff leaking

Pass 8 Mar 2008 2,450 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

rear diff leak

slight leak from n/s front hub

Pass 27 Jan 2007 2,065 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2005 1,162 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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YFL 492J is a 1971 Land Rover Series 2A in Green with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 YFL 492J, 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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YFL 492J is a 1971 Land Rover Series 2A, first registered on 1 March 1971.

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