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BCW 170B

1964 Land Rover Series 2A

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

9,590 mi
Last recorded9,590 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2020
Typical for 1964 Land Rover Series 2A64,890 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBCW 170B
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2A
Year1964
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2020 9,590 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 9,078 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 8,156 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber lower bushes have some play

Offside Front shock absorber lower bushes have some play

Fail 21 Aug 2018 8,151 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam dip beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam dip beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear shock absorber lower bushes have some play

Offside Front shock absorber lower bushes have some play

Pass 29 Aug 2017 7,567 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 6,890 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 6,168 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe to manifold (7.1.2)

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

all tyres have some surface cracking

Pass 27 Aug 2014 5,513 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 5,513 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 5,092 miles

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

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

all 4 tyres developing surface cracks

rear exhaust mounting deteriorating

Pass 22 Aug 2012 4,497 miles

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 3,377 miles

some play in steering idler.

Pass 31 Aug 2010 2,647 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight hub oil leak from o/s/f and n/s/r hubs.

some play in steering idler.

Pass 20 Aug 2008 1,707 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 923 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 385 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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BCW 170B is a 1964 Land Rover Series 2A in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1964 Land Rover Series 2A models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 64,890 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 BCW 170B, 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 62 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 BCW 170B registered?

BCW 170B is a 1964 Land Rover Series 2A, first registered on 20 August 1964.

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The MOT history for BCW 170B shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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