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GGJ 853J

1971 Land Rover 2A

Yellow Diesel 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,743 mi
Last recorded82,743 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2008
Typical for 1971 Land Rover 2A52,532 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGGJ 853J
MakeLand Rover
Model2A
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2008 82,743 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 79,603 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 74,028 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 74,028 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2005 29,015 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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GGJ 853J is a 1971 Land Rover 2A in Yellow with a 2,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GGJ 853J, 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 GGJ 853J registered?

GGJ 853J is a 1971 Land Rover 2A, first registered on 5 July 1971.

Is GGJ 853J safe to buy?

The MOT history for GGJ 853J shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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