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SRO 950J

1971 Land Rover 2A

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

5,914 mi
Last recorded5,914 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 1971 Land Rover 2A52,532 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSRO 950J
MakeLand Rover
Model2A
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2017 5,914 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 4,666 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 3,507 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 1,439 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 1,236 miles

front + rear tyres cracking in tread + sidewalls

offside centre outrigger slightly corroded

oil leaks offside + nearside front hubs

Fail 10 Oct 2009 738 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

oil leak offside+nearside front hubs

Pass 10 Oct 2009 738 miles

oil leak offside+nearside front hubs

Pass 7 Aug 2006 4,283 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 4,271 miles

Nearside Front Upper wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fail 14 Jul 2006 4,264 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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SRO 950J is a 1971 Land Rover 2A in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SRO 950J, 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

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What year was SRO 950J registered?

SRO 950J is a 1971 Land Rover 2A, first registered on 1 April 1971.

Is SRO 950J safe to buy?

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