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BPR 463A

1971 Land Rover Series 2A

Black Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

11,682 mi
Last recorded11,682 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 1971 Land Rover Series 2A33,915 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBPR 463A
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2A
Year1971
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2017 11,682 miles

Corrosion to rear shocks

Corrosion to rear springs

Oil leak Engine area and gearbox area ()

Fail 9 May 2017 11,682 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Corrosion to rear shocks

Corrosion to rear springs

Oil leak Engine area and gearbox area ()

Pass 11 Sep 2015 11,463 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

front brakes slightly binding

offside wing mirror insecure

oil leak

some front brake imbalance

Fail 10 Sep 2015 11,463 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

front brakes slightly binding

offside wing mirror insecure

oil leak

some front brake imbalance

Pass 22 Sep 2014 11,437 miles

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

Oil leak

offside headlamp output poor

Pass 4 Oct 2013 11,384 miles

both wing mirrors damaged

corrosion to body mountings/rails+chassis

Fail 30 Sep 2013 11,374 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Steering lock stop missing (2.2.D.2c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both wing mirrors damaged

corrosion to body mountings/rails+chassis

some front brake judder

Pass 7 Sep 2012 11,349 miles

battery insecure

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Aug 2012 11,349 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

battery insecure

Pass 11 May 2011 11,235 miles

Battery insecure

crack in nearside mirror glass

oil leaks

some corrosion to chassis rails(hole in centre of nearside chassis rail)

Fail 10 May 2011 11,235 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Battery insecure

crack in nearside mirror glass

front exhaust pipe insecure

oil leaks

some corrosion to chassis rails(hole in centre of nearside chassis rail)

Pass 11 May 2010 11,049 miles

Oil leak

corrosion to front body mounts

some corrosion to chassis

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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BPR 463A is a 1971 Land Rover Series 2A in Black with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1971 Land Rover Series 2A models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 33,915 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 BPR 463A, 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 55 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 BPR 463A registered?

BPR 463A is a 1971 Land Rover Series 2A, first registered on 8 October 1971.

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