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VDV 467J

1971 Land Rover SERIES2

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,568 mi
Last recorded83,568 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2018
Typical for 1971 Land Rover SERIES253,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVDV 467J
MakeLand Rover
ModelSERIES2
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2018 83,568 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 82,692 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 81,973 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Dec 2015 81,949 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Shakle area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Spring hanger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Shakle area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded spring hanger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Body mount to chassis excessively corroded

Fail 14 Jul 2014 81,894 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area has a deliberate modification which significantly reduces the original strength (2.2.C.1h) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2013 80,453 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2012 80,314 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2011 79,607 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 79,374 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 77,631 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover SERIES2?

Based on 1,135 MOT tests across 118 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
403
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
118
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 81
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 43
Stop lamp not working 39
Headlamp not working on main beam 39
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 36
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VDV 467J is a 1971 Land Rover SERIES2 in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1971 Land Rover SERIES2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 53,288 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover SERIES2 fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 81 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VDV 467J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover SERIES2 typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 55 years old, this Land Rover SERIES2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VDV 467J registered?

VDV 467J is a 1971 Land Rover SERIES2, first registered on 8 February 1971.

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