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BDA 589H

1970 Land Rover Series

Blue Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2019
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

35,650 mi
Last recorded35,650 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2018
Typical for 1970 Land Rover Series36,440 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBDA 589H
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc
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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2018 35,650 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 35,637 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 35,634 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 35,574 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 35,570 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 35,531 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 35,416 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 35,125 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 34,715 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 34,349 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 33,228 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 32,515 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 12 Nov 2007 32,515 miles

Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 31,481 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 30,176 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Series?

Based on 2,274 MOT tests across 196 vehicles.

69.6%
Pass Rate
504
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
196
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 134
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 130
Stop lamp not working 106
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 92
position lamp(s) not working 78
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BDA 589H is a 1970 Land Rover Series in Blue with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 1970 Land Rover Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 36,440 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Series fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 134 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BDA 589H, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Series typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 56 years old, this Land Rover Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BDA 589H registered?

BDA 589H is a 1970 Land Rover Series, first registered on 25 March 1970.

Is BDA 589H safe to buy?

The MOT history for BDA 589H shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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