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BNT 74K

1971 Land Rover Landrover

Yellow Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2023
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

97,593 mi
Last recorded97,593 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2022
Typical for 1971 Land Rover Landrover80,896 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNT 74K
MakeLand Rover
ModelLandrover
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2022 97,593 miles

corrosion on underside

wipers sticky

Fail 12 Nov 2022 97,593 miles

Exhaust system insecure middle (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake valve leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion on underside

wipers sticky

Pass 1 Oct 2021 95,245 miles

both front spheres leaking oil

transfer box shaft u/j worn

Fail 29 Sep 2021 95,245 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 55% offside rear lagging (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

transfer box shaft u/j worn

both front spheres leaking oil

Pass 30 Oct 2020 94,619 miles

centre members corroded (outwith prescribed areas)

offside rear tyre tread cracking

Fail 28 Sep 2020 94,617 miles

Central Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged tyre cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 94,053 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross beam (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust rattle at rear

front spheres have slight leak

offside rear valve stem slight damage

oil leak

Fail 10 May 2019 93,540 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure join loose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended cannot be secured (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper missing arm missing (3.4 (a))

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 5 May 2018 92,384 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Apr 2018 92,384 miles

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings centre chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Apr 2017 91,585 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower (2.7.4)

slight wear at prop shaft universal joint at transfer box

Fail 20 Feb 2017 91,573 miles

Fuel system component leaking pump (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak ()

Propshaft universal joint worn transfer shaft ()

Pass 19 Feb 2016 90,988 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

both front spheres leaking

oil leaks

Fail 18 Feb 2016 90,988 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

both front spheres leaking

oil leaks

Pass 19 Dec 2014 90,365 miles

Oil leak

both front spheres leaking

front transfer shaft u/j worn

Fail 6 Dec 2014 90,365 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

both front spheres leaking

front transfer shaft u/j worn

Pass 18 Dec 2013 89,960 miles

offside & nearside front spheres leaking oil

Fail 16 Dec 2013 89,957 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

offside & nearside front spheres leaking oil

Pass 27 Sep 2012 89,225 miles

corrosion through out underside of vehicle

nearside front tyre nearing 2mm wearbands

offside front tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 18 Aug 2009 87,040 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

How Reliable is the Land Rover Landrover?

Based on 2,014 MOT tests across 194 vehicles.

73.3%
Pass Rate
590
Miles/Year
65
Year Lifespan
194
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 82
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 78
Stop lamp not working 71
position lamp(s) not working 65
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 48
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BNT 74K is a 1971 Land Rover Landrover in Yellow with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

Across all 1971 Land Rover Landrover models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 80,896 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 Landrover fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 82 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BNT 74K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Landrover typically stays on UK roads for around 65 years. At 55 years old, this Land Rover Landrover is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BNT 74K is a 1971 Land Rover Landrover, first registered on 1 October 1971.

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