MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
33,631 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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.
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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