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MEC 152K

1971 Land Rover 2A

Grey Petrol 2289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

98,362 mi
Last recorded98,362 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2017
Typical for 1971 Land Rover 2A52,532 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMEC 152K
MakeLand Rover
Model2A
Year1971
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,289cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2017 98,362 miles

steering free play close to limit

Fail 1 Nov 2017 98,352 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Axle beam inappropriately repaired incomplete weld. and corrosion. (2.4.A.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

steering free play close to limit

Pass 17 Oct 2011 98,343 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 98,296 miles

corrosion evident rear axel

Pass 4 Sep 2009 98,285 miles

Oil leaks at transmissipon.

Centre exhaust clamp insecure.

Corrosion-nearside rear axle tube.

Some damage to offside seat belt webbing.

Pass 29 Aug 2008 95,608 miles

Front and rear diff.pinnion oil seals leaking oil.

Front swivels leaking oil.

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)

Some wear in handbrake pivot pin.

Pass 24 Aug 2007 89,511 miles

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

Exhaust blow at front /centre pipe.

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

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

Oil leaks at f and r diff pinnions.

Some binding evident,front brakes.

Pass 25 Aug 2006 84,969 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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MEC 152K is a 1971 Land Rover 2A in Grey with a 2,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 MEC 152K, 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 MEC 152K registered?

MEC 152K is a 1971 Land Rover 2A, first registered on 16 September 1971.

Is MEC 152K safe to buy?

The MOT history for MEC 152K shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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