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RVU 225J

1971 Land Rover 2A

Grey Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

42,197 mi
Last recorded42,197 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2006
Typical for 1971 Land Rover 2A52,532 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRVU 225J
MakeLand Rover
Model2A
Year1971
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2006 42,197 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 42,194 miles

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

Prop Shaft Bolts Loose

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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RVU 225J is a 1971 Land Rover 2A in Grey with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 RVU 225J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RVU 225J?

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What year was RVU 225J registered?

RVU 225J is a 1971 Land Rover 2A, first registered on 10 May 1971.

Is RVU 225J safe to buy?

The MOT history for RVU 225J shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RVU 225J have outstanding finance?

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