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BHJ 450F

1976 Land Rover Series 2

Black Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2019
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

76,325 mi
Last recorded76,325 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2018
Typical for 1976 Land Rover Series 260,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHJ 450F
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2
Year1976
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2018 76,325 miles

All of chassis badly corroded and multiple weld repairs heavily undersealed

N/side out rigger badly corroded but body deemed secure

Nearside Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush All (2.7.4)

Fail 8 Jan 2018 76,325 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

All of chassis badly corroded and multiple weld repairs heavily undersealed

N/side out rigger badly corroded but body deemed secure

Nearside Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush All (2.7.4)

Fail 31 Mar 2017 75,288 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (2.2.C.1c)

Brake efficiency only just met

Chassis corroded and extensively welded

Pass 15 Mar 2016 74,203 miles

Chassis extensively welded and undersealed

Pass 4 Feb 2015 72,716 miles

Chassis excessively welded

Fail 29 Jan 2015 72,716 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Chassis excessively welded

Pass 17 Jan 2014 70,765 miles

All tyres perished

Fail 9 Jul 2013 69,866 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

Tyres badly perished

Pass 27 Feb 2012 68,778 miles

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

Fail 22 Feb 2012 68,767 miles

Front Upper Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

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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BHJ 450F is a 1976 Land Rover Series 2 in Black with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1976 Land Rover Series 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 60,952 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 BHJ 450F, 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 50 years old, this Land Rover Series 2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BHJ 450F is a 1976 Land Rover Series 2, first registered on 21 April 1976.

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