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XUJ 626K

1972 Land Rover Series 2A

Green Petrol 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

4,730 mi
Last recorded4,730 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2017
Typical for 1972 Land Rover Series 2A42,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXUJ 626K
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2A
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,400cc
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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2017 4,730 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

all hubs leaking engine and gear box

Pass 2 Sep 2014 46,951 miles

Gearbox leaking oil

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Two of Nearside rear wheel studs short

oil leak on engine

Fail 29 Aug 2014 46,929 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Gearbox leaking oil

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Two of Nearside rear wheel studs short

oil leak on engine

Pass 3 Sep 2013 42,809 miles

chassis rusty

Fail 3 Sep 2013 42,809 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

chassis rusty

Pass 4 Apr 2012 42,642 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 42,642 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 42,363 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 42,108 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

cross member under vehicle holed outside perscribed area

front tyres cracking

fuel cap rubber cracking

offside rear bump stop missing

Fail 16 Jan 2010 42,084 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

cross member under vehicle holed outside perscribed area

front tyres cracking

fuel cap rubber cracking

handbrake cable slight damage

nearside front floor pan corroded outside perscribed area

offside rear bump stop missing

Pass 2 Nov 2008 41,675 miles

handbrake travel getting high

Fail 31 Oct 2008 41,672 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

handbrake travel getting high

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 41,268 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 40,329 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 40,329 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

How Reliable is the Land Rover Series 2A?

Based on 6,074 MOT tests across 626 vehicles.

74.3%
Pass Rate
515
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
626
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 410
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 234
Stop lamp not working 191
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 144
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 139
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XUJ 626K is a 1972 Land Rover Series 2A in Green with a 2,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1972 Land Rover Series 2A models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 42,642 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 2A fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 410 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XUJ 626K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Series 2A typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 54 years old, this Land Rover Series 2A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was XUJ 626K registered?

XUJ 626K is a 1972 Land Rover Series 2A, first registered on 16 February 1972.

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