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BAC 476J

1971 Land Rover Series 2A

Black Petrol 2225cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2019
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

30,033 mi
Last recorded30,033 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2018
Typical for 1971 Land Rover Series 2A33,915 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAC 476J
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2A
Year1971
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,225cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2018 30,033 miles

slight oil leak from steering box

Pass 28 Apr 2017 29,200 miles

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

Oil leak engine ()

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 27,575 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2015 25,541 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

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

nearside front tyre perishing

Pass 11 Jul 2014 21,568 miles

Nearside Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre slightly perished

Pass 13 Jul 2013 20,070 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

nearside inner bulkhead corroded but not considered excessive

offside outer bulkhead corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 9 May 2008 19,745 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 6 May 2008 19,745 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 19,395 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 18,990 miles

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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BAC 476J is a 1971 Land Rover Series 2A in Black with a 2,225cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1971 Land Rover Series 2A models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 33,915 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 BAC 476J, 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 55 years old, this Land Rover Series 2A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BAC 476J registered?

BAC 476J is a 1971 Land Rover Series 2A, first registered on 1 January 1971.

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