MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
17,976 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users from fuel tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
tyres have age related cracks
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also perished (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also perished (4.1.E.1)
chassis has areas of slight corrosion
Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front tyres wear close to limit also perished
chasis has areas of corrosion
offside front chasis rail weakend/corroded but not excessive
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
An item not tested (Manual)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
Bonnet securing hooks, rubber is deteriorated
Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Bonnet securing hooks, rubber is deteriorated
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Series 2 A?
Based on 1,003 MOT tests across 102 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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XHA 978J is a 1971 Land Rover Series 2 A in Black with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1971 Land Rover Series 2 A models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 67,211 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 Series 2 A fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 65 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XHA 978J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Land Rover Series 2 A typically stays on UK roads for around 64 years. At 55 years old, this Land Rover Series 2 A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was XHA 978J registered?
XHA 978J is a 1971 Land Rover Series 2 A, first registered on 7 April 1971.
Is XHA 978J safe to buy?
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