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YRW 455K

1971 Land Rover 2A

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2018
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,653 mi
Last recorded46,653 miles
Recorded on2 May 2017
Typical for 1971 Land Rover 2A52,532 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYRW 455K
MakeLand Rover
Model2A
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2017 46,653 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 46,595 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 46,140 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 46,140 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

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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YRW 455K is a 1971 Land Rover 2A in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YRW 455K, 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 YRW 455K registered?

YRW 455K is a 1971 Land Rover 2A, first registered on 21 September 1971.

Is YRW 455K safe to buy?

The MOT history for YRW 455K shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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