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MCW 454J

1971 Land Rover 2A

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,328 mi
Last recorded93,328 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 1971 Land Rover 2A52,532 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCW 454J
MakeLand Rover
Model2A
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2018 93,328 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 9,216 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 90,724 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 90,724 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 90,285 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 88,850 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 88,850 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 87,429 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 87,429 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 85,853 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 85,210 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 847,009 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 83,350 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 83,284 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2006 81,964 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2005 80,777 miles

FUEL TANK OUT-RIGGER CORRODED BUT OK AT TIME OF TEST.

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

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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MCW 454J is a 1971 Land Rover 2A in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 MCW 454J, 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 MCW 454J registered?

MCW 454J is a 1971 Land Rover 2A, first registered on 19 May 1971.

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