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BDT 825H

1970 Land Rover Series 2

Cream Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

46,036 mi
Last recorded46,036 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2018
Typical for 1970 Land Rover Series 243,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBDT 825H
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2
Year1970
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2018 46,036 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 45,368 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2017 45,368 miles

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 45,002 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 44,588 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 44,588 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 44,189 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 44,189 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 43,992 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 43,980 miles

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 43,465 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 43,465 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 43,423 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 43,423 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively 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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BDT 825H is a 1970 Land Rover Series 2 in Cream with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1970 Land Rover Series 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 43,992 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 BDT 825H, 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 56 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 BDT 825H registered?

BDT 825H is a 1970 Land Rover Series 2, first registered on 14 January 1970.

Is BDT 825H safe to buy?

The MOT history for BDT 825H shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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