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VBO 704J

1971 Land Rover 2A

Green Diesel 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2019
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

24,252 mi
Last recorded24,252 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2018
Typical for 1971 Land Rover 2A52,532 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVBO 704J
MakeLand Rover
Model2A
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2018 24,252 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 24,252 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 22,865 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 22,475 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 21,630 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 20,599 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 19,660 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

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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VBO 704J is a 1971 Land Rover 2A in Green with a 2,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 VBO 704J, 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 VBO 704J registered?

VBO 704J is a 1971 Land Rover 2A, first registered on 1 April 1971.

Is VBO 704J safe to buy?

The MOT history for VBO 704J shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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