MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,129 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working
Propshaft component defective
How Reliable is the Land Rover 2A?
Based on 4,860 MOT tests across 474 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SDL 256J is a 1971 Land Rover 2A in Blue with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 SDL 256J, 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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How do I check the history of SDL 256J?
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What year was SDL 256J registered?
SDL 256J is a 1971 Land Rover 2A, first registered on 4 January 1971.
Is SDL 256J safe to buy?
The MOT history for SDL 256J shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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