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BPS 205H

1970 Land Rover 2A

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

72,868 mi
Last recorded72,868 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2017
Typical for 1970 Land Rover 2A44,863 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBPS 205H
MakeLand Rover
Model2A
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2017 72,868 miles

Brake linkage worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2016 72,216 miles

Brake linkage worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 70,018 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 68,687 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 67,331 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 67,291 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 65,781 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

slight oil leaks from both sides svivel hub seals

Pass 18 Jan 2011 64,144 miles

o/s/f tyre close to o/s/f spring on l/h lock

oil leak from both swivel hub seals

Pass 13 Jan 2010 62,762 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2010 62,762 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 61,918 miles

water leak from engine

Fail 12 Jan 2009 61,894 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

water leak from engine

brake pulling slightly to r/h/s

Pass 23 Jan 2008 61,267 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2006 60,760 miles

slight dampness around number 3 injector but no leaks apparent at time of test

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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BPS 205H is a 1970 Land Rover 2A in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1970 Land Rover 2A models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 44,863 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 BPS 205H, 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 56 years old, this Land Rover 2A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BPS 205H is a 1970 Land Rover 2A, first registered on 1 April 1970.

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