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BSJ 680

1958 Land Rover Series 2

Green Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

89,647 mi
Last recorded89,647 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2018
Typical for 1958 Land Rover Series 240,901 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBSJ 680
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2
Year1958
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2018 89,647 miles

Offside Front Slight leak from steering box

Offside Front Slight oil leak at o/s of engine

Pass 19 Aug 2017 88,922 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 88,005 miles

Centre Front Drive shaft rear joint has slight movement

Fail 23 Jul 2016 88,005 miles

Centre Front Drive shaft rear joint has slight movement

Front Steering box insecure Steering box moves at mountings (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 87,675 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 87,353 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 86,735 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 83,116 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 85,247 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 84,735 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 83,944 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 83,290 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2008 83,290 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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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BSJ 680 is a 1958 Land Rover Series 2 in Green with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1958 Land Rover Series 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 40,901 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 BSJ 680, 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 68 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 BSJ 680 registered?

BSJ 680 is a 1958 Land Rover Series 2, first registered on 17 June 1958.

Is BSJ 680 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BSJ 680 shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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