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ERR 893J

1971 Land Rover Series 2 A

Grey Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

76,994 mi
Last recorded76,994 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2014
Typical for 1971 Land Rover Series 2 A67,211 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationERR 893J
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2 A
Year1971
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc
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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2014 76,994 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 76,990 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 76,989 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 76,988 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 76,977 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 76,930 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 76,903 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 76,902 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Fail 18 Dec 2008 76,856 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 76,856 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 76,701 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2007 76,699 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2006 76,975 miles

Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

How Reliable is the Land Rover Series 2 A?

Based on 1,003 MOT tests across 102 vehicles.

76.4%
Pass Rate
457
Miles/Year
64
Year Lifespan
102
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 65
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 30
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 27
brake binding 22
Stop lamp not working 22
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ERR 893J is a 1971 Land Rover Series 2 A in Grey with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1971 Land Rover Series 2 A models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 67,211 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 2 A fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 65 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ERR 893J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Series 2 A typically stays on UK roads for around 64 years. At 55 years old, this Land Rover Series 2 A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ERR 893J registered?

ERR 893J is a 1971 Land Rover Series 2 A, first registered on 1 February 1971.

Is ERR 893J safe to buy?

The MOT history for ERR 893J shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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