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BGA 165K

1971 Land Rover 109

Blue Diesel 2395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

1,080 mi
Last recorded1,080 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 1971 Land Rover 10950,394 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBGA 165K
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,395cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 23 Jun 2017 1,080 miles

Oil leak ()

slight blue smoke

Pass 17 Jun 2016 912 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 816 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 640 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 501 miles

exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration not excessive

Pass 27 Jun 2012 402 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 324 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 132 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 22 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 29,990 miles

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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BGA 165K is a 1971 Land Rover 109 in Blue with a 2,395cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1971 Land Rover 109 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 50,394 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 BGA 165K, 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 55 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 BGA 165K registered?

BGA 165K is a 1971 Land Rover 109, first registered on 3 August 1971.

Is BGA 165K safe to buy?

The MOT history for BGA 165K shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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