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VPP 644J

1971 Land Rover 2A

Green Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,833 mi
Last recorded86,833 miles
Recorded on17 May 2022
Typical for 1971 Land Rover 2A52,532 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVPP 644J
MakeLand Rover
Model2A
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2022 86,833 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 86,833 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub oil seal slight dampness. both. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear axle oil seals slight dampness, both. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4 ()

Pass 23 Nov 2019 86,833 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 82,431 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise corrosion on bulkhead

advise corrosion on off side front outriger

Fail 28 Jul 2017 82,431 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise corrosion on bulkhead

advise corrosion on off side front outriger

Pass 1 Aug 2015 82,431 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 82,431 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 82,431 miles

nearside front seat removed

Fail 14 Jul 2014 82,431 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 May 2013 82,431 miles

general corrosion on chassis

general corrosion on exhaust

Pass 21 Mar 2012 82,431 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 82,431 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 19 Mar 2011 82,431 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 82,431 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2009 82,431 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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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VPP 644J is a 1971 Land Rover 2A in Green with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 VPP 644J, 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 VPP 644J registered?

VPP 644J is a 1971 Land Rover 2A, first registered on 2 February 1971.

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