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HPA 298K

1971 Land Rover 2A

Gold Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,000 mi
Last recorded70,000 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2017
Typical for 1971 Land Rover 2A52,532 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHPA 298K
MakeLand Rover
Model2A
Year1971
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2017 70,000 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 68,705 miles

Offside Front traction joint gaiter damaged has slight oil leak

front exhaust rubber mounting has seperated causing exhaust to knock on chassis rail .

oil leak

Pass 5 May 2015 67,569 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 64,447 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 64,369 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 11 Jul 2013 64,338 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

O/S slight hub leak

Pass 24 Jul 2012 62,368 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 59,379 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 52,352 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jun 2010 52,352 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2009 50,795 miles

Oil leak

oil leak from axle flanges

Fail 26 Jun 2009 50,795 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

oil leak from axle flanges

Pass 3 Jul 2008 49,673 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 49,673 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 48,325 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

accident damage to offside rear wing

oil leak on engine

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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HPA 298K is a 1971 Land Rover 2A in Gold with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HPA 298K, 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 HPA 298K registered?

HPA 298K is a 1971 Land Rover 2A, first registered on 13 September 1971.

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