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BOU 462C

1965 Land Rover 2A

Black Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

56,865 mi
Last recorded56,865 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2015
Typical for 1965 Land Rover 2A55,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBOU 462C
MakeLand Rover
Model2A
Year1965
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2015 56,865 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracked

Pass 26 Jun 2014 56,171 miles

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

all brakes slightly binding

Pass 7 Jun 2011 56,025 miles

Oil leak

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 28 Jul 2009 54,833 miles

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

brake pulling slightly to nearside

Fail 15 Jul 2009 54,821 miles

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 54,635 miles

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

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

front prop shaft play in sliding joint

Fail 4 Jul 2008 54,619 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

front prop shaft play in sliding joint

oil leak o/s rear hub

Pass 13 Jun 2007 60,583 miles

play in front prop splines

Fail 6 Jun 2007 60,435 miles

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

play in front propshaft splines

rear propshaft insecure

Pass 29 Jun 2006 58,197 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 58,197 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

How Reliable is the Land Rover 2A?

Based on 4,860 MOT tests across 474 vehicles.

77.8%
Pass Rate
539
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
474
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 226
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 150
Stop lamp not working 127
brake binding 111
position lamp(s) not working 107
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BOU 462C is a 1965 Land Rover 2A in Black with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1965 Land Rover 2A models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 55,546 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 2A fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 226 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BOU 462C, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover 2A typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 61 years old, this Land Rover 2A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BOU 462C registered?

BOU 462C is a 1965 Land Rover 2A, first registered on 1 June 1965.

Is BOU 462C safe to buy?

The MOT history for BOU 462C shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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