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BAC 220J

1971 Land Rover 109

Green Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

6,571 mi
Last recorded6,571 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2018
Typical for 1971 Land Rover 10950,394 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAC 220J
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Jan 2018 6,571 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Body has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Nearside Front tyre has cracks in tread

Nearside Rear tyre has cracks in tread

Offside Front bump stop missing

Offside Front tyre has cracks in tread

Offside Rear tyre has cracks in tread

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Jan 2017 6,475 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 6,475 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 6,263 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 6,263 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 6,188 miles

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

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

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 3 Feb 2015 6,188 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 28 Jan 2014 5,930 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 5,930 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 5,433 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 4,711 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 2,758 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2009 99,397 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 96,723 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2007 93,524 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 90,441 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 90,441 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

How Reliable is the Land Rover 109?

Based on 34,711 MOT tests across 4,632 vehicles.

70.2%
Pass Rate
625
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
4,632
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,564
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,754
Stop lamp not working 1,452
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 1,166
position lamp(s) not working 1,056
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BAC 220J is a 1971 Land Rover 109 in Green with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1971 Land Rover 109 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 50,394 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 109 fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 2,564 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BAC 220J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover 109 typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 55 years old, this Land Rover 109 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BAC 220J registered?

BAC 220J is a 1971 Land Rover 109, first registered on 1 January 1971.

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