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HTB 516K

1971 Land Rover 2A

Grey Petrol 2225cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,418 mi
Last recorded82,418 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2019
Typical for 1971 Land Rover 2A52,532 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHTB 516K
MakeLand Rover
Model2A
Year1971
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,225cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2019 82,418 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Back plate slightly damp due to oil from seal.

Nearside Rear Floor strengthening plate slightly corroded.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Floor strengthening plate slightly corroded.

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Below drivers seat. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively In splines. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 82,095 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly perished.

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder slightly leaking.

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

Prop shafts hardy spicers slight play.

Fail 20 Apr 2018 82,095 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front tyre slightly perished.

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder slightly leaking.

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

Prop shafts hardy spicers slight play.

Pass 28 Mar 2017 81,858 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 81,606 miles

Both front tyres cracking

Pass 12 Jun 2015 81,540 miles

n/s/f+o/s/f tyres have minor cracks on inside walls

n/s/r inner hub oil seal has slight weep of axle oil

Fail 8 Jun 2015 81,540 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Upper Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

n/s/f+o/s/f tyres have minor cracks on inside walls

n/s/r inner hub oil seal has slight weep of axle oil

Pass 30 May 2013 81,532 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 81,473 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 30 May 2012 81,459 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 May 2011 81,297 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 80,450 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 80,475 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 80,176 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 80,084 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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HTB 516K is a 1971 Land Rover 2A in Grey with a 2,225cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HTB 516K, 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 HTB 516K registered?

HTB 516K is a 1971 Land Rover 2A, first registered on 3 September 1971.

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