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BDX 284B

1972 Land Rover Series 2A

Green Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

15,403 mi
Last recorded15,403 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2017
Typical for 1972 Land Rover Series 2A42,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBDX 284B
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2A
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2017 15,403 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 13,316 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 9,327 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 5,559 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 3,645 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 3,194 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 2,137 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2010 2,132 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 1,288 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 1,278 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2008 858 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 1 May 2008 854 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 57,633 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 57,630 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

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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BDX 284B is a 1972 Land Rover Series 2A in Green with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1972 Land Rover Series 2A models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 42,642 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 BDX 284B, 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 54 years old, this Land Rover Series 2A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BDX 284B registered?

BDX 284B is a 1972 Land Rover Series 2A, first registered on 16 March 1972.

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The MOT history for BDX 284B shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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