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BBM 476A

1962 Land Rover 109

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

15,894 mi
Last recorded15,894 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2019
Typical for 1962 Land Rover 10960,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBBM 476A
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1962
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2019 15,894 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Aug 2019 15,885 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 15,241 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 15,237 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 13,420 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2017 13,920 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 12,720 miles

oil leak o/s/f hub

Fail 29 Feb 2016 12,679 miles

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

Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

oil leak o/s/f hub

Pass 21 Oct 2014 11,037 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 9,616 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 9,616 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 7,904 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 6,015 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2011 6,015 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 5,542 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 5,542 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 3,124 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 3,124 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 550 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 97,998 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 97,995 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 94,557 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 94,555 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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BBM 476A is a 1962 Land Rover 109 in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

Across all 1962 Land Rover 109 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 60,296 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 BBM 476A, 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 64 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 BBM 476A registered?

BBM 476A is a 1962 Land Rover 109, first registered on 1 October 1962.

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