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BPF 979H

1970 Land Rover Series 2A

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

40,668 mi
Last recorded40,668 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2017
Typical for 1970 Land Rover Series 2A40,641 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBPF 979H
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2A
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2017 40,668 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear hub weeping oil

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

Pass 20 Jun 2015 40,666 miles

n/s/f wheel slightly binding

n/s/r hub weeping oill

wiper blades starting to split

Pass 13 Jun 2014 40,630 miles

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

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

all hubs weeping oil

Pass 17 Apr 2013 40,613 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all hubs weeping oil

Pass 30 Apr 2012 40,573 miles

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

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

all hubs weeping oil

Pass 28 Apr 2011 40,325 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all hubs slight weeping of oil

Pass 20 Apr 2010 40,301 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/r hub weeping oil

Pass 20 Mar 2009 38,575 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear axle starting to corrode

Pass 13 Mar 2008 36,411 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 33,882 miles

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

near side windscreen scratched

Fail 22 Mar 2007 33,882 miles

Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

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

near side windscreen scratched

Pass 11 Mar 2006 31,997 miles

nearside front windscreen scatched

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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BPF 979H is a 1970 Land Rover Series 2A in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1970 Land Rover Series 2A models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 40,641 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 BPF 979H, 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 56 years old, this Land Rover Series 2A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BPF 979H registered?

BPF 979H is a 1970 Land Rover Series 2A, first registered on 12 March 1970.

Is BPF 979H safe to buy?

The MOT history for BPF 979H shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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