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BWX 835H

1969 Land Rover Series 2A

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

14,257 mi
Last recorded14,257 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2019
Typical for 1969 Land Rover Series 2A48,910 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBWX 835H
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2A
Year1969
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc
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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2019 14,257 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2019 14,257 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flange (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 12,798 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 6 Jun 2018 12,783 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2017 12,210 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 11,680 miles

offside headlight is a sealed beam type and nearside has a bulb

oil leaks from front and rear diff, gear box and transfer box,also engine has slight oil leaks

rear prop shaft slider spline slightly worn

Fail 24 Mar 2016 11,674 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer holed and blowing, tail pipe split alongside mounting bracket (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 55% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 52% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear prop shaft slider spline worn

engine, front and rear diff, gear box and transfer box all have oil leaks

nearside headlight is bulb type and offside headlight is sealed beam type

Pass 23 Feb 2015 10,730 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight oil leak from both front hubs

slight oil leak from o/s/r hub

various oil leaks

Pass 25 Mar 2014 10,168 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 9,611 miles

tow bar elactrics not working

Pass 14 Feb 2012 8,267 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 14 Feb 2012 8,263 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2011 6,914 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

How Reliable is the Land Rover Series 2A?

Based on 6,074 MOT tests across 626 vehicles.

74.3%
Pass Rate
515
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
626
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 410
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 234
Stop lamp not working 191
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 144
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 139
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BWX 835H is a 1969 Land Rover Series 2A in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1969 Land Rover Series 2A models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 48,910 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 Series 2A fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 410 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BWX 835H, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Series 2A typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 57 years old, this Land Rover Series 2A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BWX 835H is a 1969 Land Rover Series 2A, first registered on 16 September 1969.

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