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BAE 206J

1971 Land Rover 109

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

55,513 mi
Last recorded55,513 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 1971 Land Rover 10950,394 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAE 206J
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 55,513 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 49,615 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 41,919 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 34,069 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 25,428 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 25,428 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 18,277 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 9,882 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 1,944 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 92,723 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 86,908 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 13,950 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 13,950 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 79,085 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 72,020 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 65,282 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 53,368 miles

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

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

Offside Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 53,368 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 41,396 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 36,433 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 11,557 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 98,818 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2006 98,818 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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BAE 206J is a 1971 Land Rover 109 in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BAE 206J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BAE 206J registered?

BAE 206J is a 1971 Land Rover 109, first registered on 19 March 1971.

Is BAE 206J safe to buy?

The MOT history for BAE 206J shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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