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BSS 270M

1973 Land Rover Unknown

Green Diesel 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2018
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

61,609 mi
Last recorded61,609 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 1973 Land Rover Unknown55,388 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBSS 270M
MakeLand Rover
ModelUnknown
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2017 61,609 miles

Nearside Front WHEEL BEARING IS SHOWING SIGNS OF WEAR!!

Nearside Rear SPRING HANGER MOUNTING IS STARTING TO CORRODE!!

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Oct 2017 61,609 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported BOTH REAR HANGERS ARE CORRODED AND BROKEN!! (7.1.1)

Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt O/S AND N/S STEERING ARM BALL JOINTS (2.2.C.1c)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively O/S AND N/S (8.2.2)

Nearside Front WHEEL BEARING IS SHOWING SIGNS OF WEAR!!

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Sep 2016 54,907 miles

Front bulkhead corroded and holed

Nearside Rear half shaft oil seal to hub leaking

Fail 2 Sep 2016 54,907 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis rail (6.6.6)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.6.6)

Front bulkhead corroded and holed

Nearside Rear half shaft oil seal to hub leaking

How Reliable is the Land Rover Unknown?

Based on 8,941 MOT tests across 2,560 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
4,412
Miles/Year
71
Year Lifespan
2,560
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 35
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 35
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BSS 270M is a 1973 Land Rover Unknown in Green with a 2,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1973 Land Rover Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 55,388 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 Unknown fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 35 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BSS 270M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 71 years. At 53 years old, this Land Rover Unknown is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BSS 270M?

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What year was BSS 270M registered?

BSS 270M is a 1973 Land Rover Unknown, first registered on 27 July 1973.

Is BSS 270M safe to buy?

The MOT history for BSS 270M shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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