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KPL 227K

1972 Land Rover 2A

Green Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2019
Tests4 (1 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate25%

Mileage

2,422 mi
Last recorded2,422 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2018
Typical for 1972 Land Rover 2A27,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKPL 227K
MakeLand Rover
Model2A
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

1 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2018 2,422 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 2,422 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fail 7 Jul 2018 2,422 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

vehicle body is very rusty and corroded in places

Fail 25 Jun 2018 2,422 miles

Central Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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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KPL 227K is a 1972 Land Rover 2A in Green with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.

Across all 1972 Land Rover 2A models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 27,364 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 KPL 227K, 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 54 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 KPL 227K registered?

KPL 227K is a 1972 Land Rover 2A, first registered on 2 October 1972.

Is KPL 227K safe to buy?

The MOT history for KPL 227K shows 4 tests with a 25% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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