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YOA 530J

1971 Land Rover Series 2A

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

96,807 mi
Last recorded96,807 miles
Recorded on23 May 2015
Typical for 1971 Land Rover Series 2A33,915 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYOA 530J
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2A
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2015 96,807 miles
Fail 23 May 2015 96,807 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 95,753 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 95,744 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 95,605 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 95,605 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 94,164 miles

car been standing advise well worne all round

Pass 21 Jun 2007 95,060 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 94,799 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2005 94,395 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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YOA 530J is a 1971 Land Rover Series 2A in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YOA 530J, 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 YOA 530J registered?

YOA 530J is a 1971 Land Rover Series 2A, first registered on 1 July 1971.

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