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BVY 855K

1971 Land Rover 2A

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

82,753 mi
Last recorded82,753 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2019
Typical for 1971 Land Rover 2A52,532 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBVY 855K
MakeLand Rover
Model2A
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2019 82,753 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight signs of fluid leak from offside rear drum

Pass 12 Nov 2018 82,614 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 82,382 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play idler (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 11 Oct 2017 82,382 miles

Drag link end ball pin shank loose steering box arm ball joint (2.2.B.1c)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play Swivel hub (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play idler relay through chassie (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 82,382 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2016 82,382 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play swivel hub (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 80,918 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Jul 2015 80,882 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2014 80,197 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 80,197 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 3 Apr 2014 80,113 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Electrical wiring deteriorated, but not likey to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Exhaust emits blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Electrical wiring deteriorated but not exposing bare wires (1.9.2c)

Nearside Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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

Offside Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Towbar assembly repaired but not inappropriately (6.6.7)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Mar 2014 80,101 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Rear Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Exhaust emits blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Front Electrical wiring deteriorated, but not likely to become detached (1.9.2b)

Front Electrical wiring deteriorated, but not likey to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Nearside Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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

Offside Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Oil leak

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 79,063 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 78,307 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 74,888 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 73,033 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 71,747 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 71,646 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 71,048 miles

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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BVY 855K is a 1971 Land Rover 2A in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1971 Land Rover 2A models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 52,532 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 2A fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 226 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BVY 855K, 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 55 years old, this Land Rover 2A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BVY 855K is a 1971 Land Rover 2A, first registered on 31 December 1971.

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