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YBH 956J

1971 Land Rover 2A

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

81,226 mi
Last recorded81,226 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 1971 Land Rover 2A52,532 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYBH 956J
MakeLand Rover
Model2A
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 81,226 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 81,223 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned drag link ball joint locking nut not locking (2.1.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned split pin missing (2.1.3 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment slit pin missing (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Apr 2007 81,171 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 81,170 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

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

Centre Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

left hand engine mounting nut missing

left hand floor well corroded and holed

Pass 18 Oct 2005 81,128 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion on fuel tank.

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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YBH 956J is a 1971 Land Rover 2A in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YBH 956J, 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 YBH 956J registered?

YBH 956J is a 1971 Land Rover 2A, first registered on 9 June 1971.

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