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TDW 999J

1971 Land Rover 2A

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

45,245 mi
Last recorded45,245 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 1971 Land Rover 2A52,532 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTDW 999J
MakeLand Rover
Model2A
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2018 45,245 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak ()

all leaf spring bushes cracked

Pass 9 May 2017 44,628 miles

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play swivel joint (2.2.B.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 May 2016 42,768 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 42,708 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin Both sides (2.5.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake only just passed %

Pass 22 Apr 2015 39,869 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2014 37,704 miles

BRAKE PEDLE CLOSE TO MAX TRAVEL ON HARD BRAKING

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 May 2013 35,082 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 May 2012 32,948 miles

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

O/S/F suspension bump stop lose

Oil leak

Pass 11 May 2011 31,956 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 May 2010 30,734 miles

AGE CRACKS IN ALL TYRES

Fail 5 May 2009 29,433 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 May 2009 29,433 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 27,541 miles

Oil leak

diff oil seal leaking making inspection difficult

Fail 14 Apr 2008 27,541 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

diff oil seal leaking making inspection difficult

drivers door corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2007 26,041 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2006 24,682 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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TDW 999J is a 1971 Land Rover 2A in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 TDW 999J, 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 TDW 999J registered?

TDW 999J is a 1971 Land Rover 2A, first registered on 1 March 1971.

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