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HGU 861J

1971 Land Rover 2A

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

28,209 mi
Last recorded28,209 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2017
Typical for 1971 Land Rover 2A52,532 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHGU 861J
MakeLand Rover
Model2A
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 20 Dec 2017 28,209 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Dec 2016 27,866 miles

Oil leak front crank shaft oil seak ()

Pass 8 Sep 2015 27,360 miles

oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2014 26,897 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 26,722 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 26,663 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both front & offside rear tyres getting perished

Pass 24 Sep 2011 26,376 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 25,845 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 25,164 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 24,659 miles

slight oil leak from offside front hub

Pass 2 Jul 2007 23,857 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 23,092 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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HGU 861J is a 1971 Land Rover 2A in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HGU 861J, 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

How do I check the history of HGU 861J?

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What year was HGU 861J registered?

HGU 861J is a 1971 Land Rover 2A, first registered on 14 May 1971.

Is HGU 861J safe to buy?

The MOT history for HGU 861J shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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