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BNR 568K

1971 Land Rover Series

Grey Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

30,383 mi
Last recorded30,383 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 1971 Land Rover Series70,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNR 568K
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries
Year1971
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 30,383 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2025 30,383 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front tractor joint seal leaking onto brakes

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front tractor joint seal leaking on brakes

Pass 30 Jul 2024 28,317 miles

Both front hub oil seals leaking

Nearside Front Upper top spring seat corroded

Nearside Front floor corroded

Offside Front Upper top spring seat corroded

Offside Front floor corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2024 28,178 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Both front hub oil sealsleaking

Nearside Front Upper sprimg seat corroded

Nearside Front floor corroded

Offside Front Upper spring seat corroded

Offside Front floor corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2019 27,598 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 27,593 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 26,941 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering component modified, but not inappropriately belt slipping (2.1.5 (f) (i))

Towbar slightly damaged within 30cm of towbar mounting New rear chassis not welded fully around the top (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2018 26,941 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Power steering component modified, but not inappropriately belt slipping (2.1.5 (f) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Towbar slightly damaged within 30cm of towbar mounting New rear chassis not welded fully around the top (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 9 May 2017 26,828 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 26,357 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 26,357 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 26,296 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

nearside front swivel housing has slight weeping of oil

offside front swivel housing has slight weeping of oil

Pass 5 Oct 2013 26,049 miles

Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

slight corrosion to chassis but not excessive

Pass 21 Sep 2012 25,108 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2011 24,482 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Sep 2010 23,814 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 22,041 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 20,383 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Series?

Based on 2,274 MOT tests across 196 vehicles.

69.6%
Pass Rate
504
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
196
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 134
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 130
Stop lamp not working 106
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 92
position lamp(s) not working 78
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BNR 568K is a 1971 Land Rover Series in Grey with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1971 Land Rover Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 70,015 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Series fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 134 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BNR 568K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Series typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 55 years old, this Land Rover Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BNR 568K registered?

BNR 568K is a 1971 Land Rover Series, first registered on 1 December 1971.

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