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BTX 727B

1964 Land Rover Landrover

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2015
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

60,664 mi
Last recorded60,664 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2014
Typical for 1964 Land Rover Landrover59,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBTX 727B
MakeLand Rover
ModelLandrover
Year1964
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 Apr 2014 60,664 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 60,664 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 60,664 miles

corrosion appearing off side rear chassis

Pass 16 Dec 2011 60,553 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 60,553 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2010 60,481 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Fail 15 Sep 2010 60,482 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2010 60,481 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2009 60,203 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 60,203 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 60,185 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 59,995 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 59,992 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

How Reliable is the Land Rover Landrover?

Based on 2,014 MOT tests across 194 vehicles.

73.3%
Pass Rate
590
Miles/Year
65
Year Lifespan
194
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 82
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 78
Stop lamp not working 71
position lamp(s) not working 65
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 48
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BTX 727B is a 1964 Land Rover Landrover in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

Across all 1964 Land Rover Landrover models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 59,994 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 Landrover fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 82 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BTX 727B, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Landrover typically stays on UK roads for around 65 years. At 62 years old, this Land Rover Landrover is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BTX 727B registered?

BTX 727B is a 1964 Land Rover Landrover, first registered on 7 September 1964.

Is BTX 727B safe to buy?

The MOT history for BTX 727B shows 13 tests with a 46.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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