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YDU 586J

1971 Land Rover 2A

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

44,925 mi
Last recorded44,925 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2017
Typical for 1971 Land Rover 2A52,532 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYDU 586J
MakeLand Rover
Model2A
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2017 44,925 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2017 44,917 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded BOX SECTION ON AXLE. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure OUT OF SHAPE.and on 2 mm. 7.50/16 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking BACK PLATE CONTAMINATED. (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking BACK PLATE CONTAMINATED. (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure OUT OF SHAPE. 7.50/16 (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 44,530 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 38,278 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 27,954 miles

brake pedle has travel

middle chassis corroded

offside front outrigger corroded

offside rear chassis corroded

play in offside front hub

Pass 21 Nov 2012 19,156 miles

exhaust system corroded

offside chassis corroded

offside front hub silght movment

steering box slight weep

Pass 5 Nov 2011 17,911 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 16,328 miles

corrosion on exhaust

slight binding n/s/r brake

slight freeplay o/s/r wheel bearing

travel in handbrake

Pass 23 Nov 2009 11,996 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s front wheel bearing slightly noisy

n/s rear brake still slightly binding

Fail 17 Nov 2009 11,829 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Leaf spring damaged but not permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 5,951 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear prop-shaft bolts loose and has slight play in u/j

Fail 17 Nov 2008 5,951 miles

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear prop-shaft bolts loose and has slight play in u/j

Pass 22 Nov 2007 2,088 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 2,085 miles

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 97,895 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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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YDU 586J is a 1971 Land Rover 2A in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YDU 586J, 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 YDU 586J registered?

YDU 586J is a 1971 Land Rover 2A, first registered on 4 February 1971.

Is YDU 586J safe to buy?

The MOT history for YDU 586J shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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