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XOU 972J

1971 Land Rover 2A

Green Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

26,640 mi
Last recorded26,640 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2010
Typical for 1971 Land Rover 2A52,532 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXOU 972J
MakeLand Rover
Model2A
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2010 26,640 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 25,914 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 24,534 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 24,524 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

tyres to protrude past outer edge of vehicle

Pass 20 Dec 2006 22,078 miles

brake pipes require securing

nearside rear spring 'U'bolts may be loose

offside headlamp reflector corroded

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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XOU 972J is a 1971 Land Rover 2A in Green with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XOU 972J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of XOU 972J?

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What year was XOU 972J registered?

XOU 972J is a 1971 Land Rover 2A, first registered on 5 February 1971.

Is XOU 972J safe to buy?

The MOT history for XOU 972J shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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