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GUW 185J

1971 Land Rover 2A

Black Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2010
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

33,631 mi
Last recorded33,631 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2009
Typical for 1971 Land Rover 2A52,532 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGUW 185J
MakeLand Rover
Model2A
Year1971
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2009 33,631 miles

Brake servo assistance poor.

Close to excessive play in offside rear hub bearing.

Exhaust emissions smoke. opacity high but not excessive

Front propshaft rear 'uj' worn out.

Front to rear brake pipe poorly secured.

Gearbox oil leak. Handbrake drum contaminated.

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and lightly rubbing (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside seat base missing.

Offside door check strap broken.

Poor reserve travel to park brake lever.

Reverse lamp switch labelled as fog switch.

Steering column top mounting slightly loose.

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Tractor joints leaking.

Fail 11 Aug 2009 33,265 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Hazard warning lamps operated by more than one switch (1.4.B.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Close to excessive play in offside rear hub bearing.

Exhaust emissions smoke. opacity high but not excessive

Front propshaft rear 'uj' worn out.

Front to rear brake pipe poorly secured.

Gearbox oil leak. Handbrake drum contaminated.

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and lightly rubbing (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside seat base missing.

Offside door check strap broken.

Reverse lamp switch labelled as fog switch.

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Steering column top mounting slightly loose.

Tractor joints leaking.

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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GUW 185J is a 1971 Land Rover 2A in Black with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GUW 185J, 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.

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What year was GUW 185J registered?

GUW 185J is a 1971 Land Rover 2A, first registered on 21 June 1971.

Is GUW 185J safe to buy?

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