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BAS 816

1960 Land Rover Series 2

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

79,562 mi
Last recorded79,562 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1960 Land Rover Series 256,632 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAS 816
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2
Year1960
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 79,562 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 79,077 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 78,891 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 77,713 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 76,315 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security mounting plate (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security bulkhead (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security door pillar (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 74,948 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body to chassis mounting support (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bulk head to steering box mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door pillar mounting to body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2018 74,946 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced dumb iron / spring hanger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced center chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member / chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body to chassis mounting support (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bulk head to steering box mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door pillar mounting body to chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor cross braces (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 74,233 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2017 74,233 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 73,546 miles

Front Bumper corroded

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2016 73,546 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Bumper corroded

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 72,603 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 71,978 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Pass 13 Aug 2013 71,658 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Fail 9 Aug 2013 71,658 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Gearbox mounting defective

Pass 6 Aug 2012 71,246 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 71,239 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

rear body support panel corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2011 70,522 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Aug 2011 70,522 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Oil leak

n /s rear wing stay broken

Pass 15 May 2010 69,826 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 May 2009 68,912 miles

covers inside cab by pedals corroded floor stayes at rear corroded

slight corrosion to o/s/f chassis

Pass 16 May 2008 67,750 miles

drivers door pillar corroded

drivers seat frame corrded

Fail 10 May 2008 67,717 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

drivers door pillar corroded

drivers seat frame corrded

slight wear in rear prop joint

Pass 26 May 2007 66,105 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 66,105 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 64,745 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

How Reliable is the Land Rover Series 2?

Based on 8,346 MOT tests across 849 vehicles.

72.1%
Pass Rate
425
Miles/Year
68
Year Lifespan
849
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 526
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 365
Stop lamp not working 310
position lamp(s) not working 293
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 266
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BAS 816 is a 1960 Land Rover Series 2 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1960 Land Rover Series 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 56,632 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 2 fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 526 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BAS 816, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Series 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 68 years. At 66 years old, this Land Rover Series 2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BAS 816 registered?

BAS 816 is a 1960 Land Rover Series 2, first registered on 5 August 1960.

Is BAS 816 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BAS 816 shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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