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CAO 658K

1971 Land Rover 2A

Green Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

54,211 mi
Last recorded54,211 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2016
Typical for 1971 Land Rover 2A52,532 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAO 658K
MakeLand Rover
Model2A
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2016 54,211 miles

suspension height

Fail 5 Apr 2016 54,190 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear axle seals leaking

suspension height

Pass 14 Apr 2015 53,708 miles

rear suspension

Pass 8 Apr 2014 53,342 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

osf tyre cracking

rear tyres cracking

Pass 12 Apr 2013 53,226 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 53,017 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 52,814 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 52,532 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 52,110 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 51,549 miles

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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CAO 658K is a 1971 Land Rover 2A in Green with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1971 Land Rover 2A models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 52,532 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 CAO 658K, 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 55 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 CAO 658K registered?

CAO 658K is a 1971 Land Rover 2A, first registered on 18 August 1971.

Is CAO 658K safe to buy?

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