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GVB 481J

1971 Land Rover 2A

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

71,297 mi
Last recorded71,297 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2022
Typical for 1971 Land Rover 2A52,532 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGVB 481J
MakeLand Rover
Model2A
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2022 71,297 miles

Offside Front door pillar corroded

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 71,289 miles

Offside door pillar corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2020 71,286 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 71,270 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 71,240 miles

off side door pillar corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2017 71,096 miles

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

both front bump stops missing

Pass 26 Jul 2016 71,043 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front hub seals leaking

Pass 22 Jul 2015 70,956 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

both front hub seals leaking

oil leaks

Pass 17 Jul 2014 70,843 miles

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

both front hub seals leaking

slight movement to both rear wheel bearings

Pass 29 Jul 2013 70,801 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 70,801 miles

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 70,684 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o\s and n\s front swivel joints has slight leak of oil

Pass 12 Jul 2011 70,454 miles

extensive repire plating of chassis evadent.some areas of slight corrosion throughout chassis.

tractor joints nearside and offside in poor condition,

Fail 7 Jul 2011 70,454 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

extensive repire plating of chassis evadent.some areas of slight corrosion throughout chassis.

tractor joints nearside and offside in poor condition,

Pass 9 Jul 2010 70,273 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

chassis has slight corrosion front to rear

Pass 2 Jul 2009 70,152 miles

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

chassis slightly corroded front to rear o/s and n/s

Pass 11 Jul 2008 69,912 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 11 Jul 2008 69,912 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 69,512 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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GVB 481J is a 1971 Land Rover 2A in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 GVB 481J, 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 GVB 481J registered?

GVB 481J is a 1971 Land Rover 2A, first registered on 23 June 1971.

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