MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,753 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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)
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)
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)
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)
Oil leak
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
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)
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
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)
How Reliable is the Land Rover 2A?
Based on 4,860 MOT tests across 474 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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