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BHU 940A

1961 Land Rover Series 2

Green Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2016
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

67,732 mi
Last recorded67,732 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2015
Typical for 1961 Land Rover Series 260,016 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHU 940A
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2
Year1961
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc
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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2015 67,732 miles

chassis has multiple repairs on repairs

Fail 2 Sep 2015 67,732 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped across rear axle (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear a frame (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

chassis has multiple repairs on repairs

Pass 27 Nov 2010 67,732 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 67,732 miles

Front Seat belt obviously repaired (5.2.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear brake disc insecure (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 67,732 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 67,732 miles

Nearside Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2007 67,732 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 67,732 miles

Nearside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 5 Nov 2005 67,732 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2005 67,732 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

gear box mount split.

general crossion on chassis suspension etc

rear shockabsorber bushes worn.

How Reliable is the Land Rover Series 2?

Based on 8,346 MOT tests across 849 vehicles.

72.1%
Pass Rate
425
Miles/Year
68
Year Lifespan
849
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 526
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 365
Stop lamp not working 310
position lamp(s) not working 293
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 266
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BHU 940A is a 1961 Land Rover Series 2 in Green with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1961 Land Rover Series 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 60,016 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 2 fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 526 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BHU 940A, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Series 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 68 years. At 65 years old, this Land Rover Series 2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BHU 940A registered?

BHU 940A is a 1961 Land Rover Series 2, first registered on 3 January 1961.

Is BHU 940A safe to buy?

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