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XHA 978J

1971 Land Rover Series 2 A

Black Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

17,976 mi
Last recorded17,976 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2018
Typical for 1971 Land Rover Series 2 A67,211 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXHA 978J
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2 A
Year1971
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc
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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Aug 2018 17,976 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 17,798 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 17,717 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2012 16,674 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 10 Sep 2012 16,643 miles

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)

Fail 26 Jun 2009 16,367 miles

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)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 16,367 miles

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)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 15,539 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 14,656 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2006 14,574 miles

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.

76.4%
Pass Rate
457
Miles/Year
64
Year Lifespan
102
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 65
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 30
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 27
brake binding 22
Stop lamp not working 22
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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.

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