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HWU 102J

1971 Land Rover 2A

Green Petrol 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

28,897 mi
Last recorded28,897 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2018
Typical for 1971 Land Rover 2A52,532 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHWU 102J
MakeLand Rover
Model2A
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2018 28,897 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 28,459 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 May 2016 27,088 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 May 2015 26,130 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 25,013 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 22,830 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2012 19,339 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 19,324 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Fail 5 Sep 2007 19,314 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 19,314 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 19,074 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2006 19,074 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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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HWU 102J is a 1971 Land Rover 2A in Green with a 2,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HWU 102J, 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 HWU 102J registered?

HWU 102J is a 1971 Land Rover 2A, first registered on 12 February 1971.

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