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471 GWD

1963 Land Rover 2A

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

65,728 mi
Last recorded65,728 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 1963 Land Rover 2A50,789 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration471 GWD
MakeLand Rover
Model2A
Year1963
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 65,728 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 64,739 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 63,589 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 62,582 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 61,415 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 60,241 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 59,092 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 58,276 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 57,658 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 57,588 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 57,588 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 57,457 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 57,276 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 57,252 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2011 57,215 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 56,688 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 56,318 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 55,917 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 55,826 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2006 55,458 miles

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

How Reliable is the Land Rover 2A?

Based on 4,860 MOT tests across 474 vehicles.

77.8%
Pass Rate
539
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
474
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 226
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 150
Stop lamp not working 127
brake binding 111
position lamp(s) not working 107
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471 GWD is a 1963 Land Rover 2A in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

Across all 1963 Land Rover 2A models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 50,789 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover 2A fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 226 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 471 GWD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover 2A typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 63 years old, this Land Rover 2A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 471 GWD registered?

471 GWD is a 1963 Land Rover 2A, first registered on 15 July 1963.

Is 471 GWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for 471 GWD shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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