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BNE 399B

1973 Land Rover Series 2A

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

83,042 mi
Last recorded83,042 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2019
Typical for 1973 Land Rover Series 2A25,637 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNE 399B
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2A
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2019 83,042 miles

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2019 83,042 miles

Nearside Outer Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Wiper Blade Split At Ends

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 82,263 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre Perishing In Tread Pattern

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2018 82,262 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre Perishing In Tread Pattern

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 81,409 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Propshaft U/J Has Slight Play

Fail 11 Jul 2017 81,408 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Propshaft u/J Slightly Worn

Pass 6 Jul 2016 79,224 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 79,224 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 77,281 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 75,282 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 75,282 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 73,599 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 76,982 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 71,982 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 69,156 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 63,952 miles

both rear brake discs corroded.

fog light not working.

slight mist of oil around steering box.

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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BNE 399B is a 1973 Land Rover Series 2A in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1973 Land Rover Series 2A models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 25,637 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 2A fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 410 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BNE 399B, 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 53 years old, this Land Rover Series 2A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BNE 399B registered?

BNE 399B is a 1973 Land Rover Series 2A, first registered on 18 April 1973.

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