CarVerify

Free Car Check

BKE 967K

1971 Land Rover Series 2A

Green Petrol 2250cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

37,353 mi
Last recorded37,353 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 1971 Land Rover Series 2A33,915 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBKE 967K
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2A
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 37,353 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 37,263 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (gearbox) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 37,154 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear springs corroded

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 37,029 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 36,498 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 36,279 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 36,109 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 35,501 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 34,833 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 34,382 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 34,005 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN FRONT PROP SHAFT U J S

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 32,633 miles

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

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

swivel joints n/s and o/s weeping

Fail 16 Oct 2014 32,626 miles

Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

swivel joints n/s and o/s weeping

Pass 14 Oct 2013 31,205 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 30,651 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 30,174 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 29,727 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 29,727 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 29,324 miles

Leaf spring splayed and lightly rubbing (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear spring leaf clamps seperating

general condition of bushes perished

slightly damp around steering box

slightly damp around steering realy box

Pass 31 Oct 2008 28,856 miles

rear springs rusty and seperating

windscreen scratched

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

damp around steering box

front springs rusty

n/s front wheel arch rusty

o/s front wheel arch rusty

Fail 30 Oct 2008 28,856 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

damp around steering box

front springs rusty

n/s front wheel arch rusty

o/s front wheel arch rusty

rear springs rusty and seperating

windscreen scratched

Pass 24 Oct 2007 28,615 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 28,079 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 27,815 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2005 27,815 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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
Full Land Rover Series 2A reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BKE 967K is a 1971 Land Rover Series 2A in Green with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

Across all 1971 Land Rover Series 2A models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 33,915 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 BKE 967K, 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 55 years old, this Land Rover Series 2A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BKE 967K?

You can check the full history of BKE 967K by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BKE 967K registered?

BKE 967K is a 1971 Land Rover Series 2A, first registered on 21 October 1971.

Is BKE 967K safe to buy?

The MOT history for BKE 967K shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BKE 967K have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BKE 967K. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.