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XBN 990L

1971 Land Rover 2A

Green Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2016
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

70,368 mi
Last recorded70,368 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2015
Typical for 1971 Land Rover 2A52,532 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXBN 990L
MakeLand Rover
Model2A
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2015 70,368 miles

O/S wiper has to be used manual

both differentials leaking

both front swivel joints leaking grease

brake pipes starting to corrode

front propshaft removed

gearbox leak

leaf spring bushes corroded and all have slight play recommend replacment

master cylinder feed pipe poss kinked but unable to inspect fully

oil leak

rear floor supports corroded

wiring under bonnet very messy but secure

Fail 17 Jul 2015

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Axle beam inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

all leaf spring bushes are cracking and have slight play recommend replacement

both front swivel joints leaking grease

brake pipes starting to corrode

front prop shaft removed

prop UJs have play

rear floor supports corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2014 67,120 miles

N/S/F wheel bearing has slight play

all 4 tyres starting to crack and or perish

both front swivel joints have slight weep of grease / oil

front cross member corroded and holed

rear floor strengthening bars corroded

slight play in front leaf spring bushes

Fail 14 Jul 2014 67,113 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

N/S/F wheel bearing has slight play

all 4 tyres starting to crack and or perish

both front swivel joints have slight weep of grease / oil

front cross member corroded and holed

oil leak / gearbox and engine oils

rear floor strengthening bars corroded

slight play in front leaf spring bushes

Pass 12 Jul 2013 62,297 miles

oil leak

Fail 8 Jul 2013

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

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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XBN 990L is a 1971 Land Rover 2A in Green with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 XBN 990L, 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 XBN 990L registered?

XBN 990L is a 1971 Land Rover 2A, first registered on 1 January 1971.

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