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BSL 205

1961 Land Rover Series 2

Green Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2018
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

6,527 mi
Last recorded6,527 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2017
Typical for 1961 Land Rover Series 260,016 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBSL 205
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2
Year1961
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2017 6,527 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 6,271 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leaks

Pass 18 Apr 2015 5,992 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 5,984 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2005 5,978 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

both front hub seals leaking

both rear tyres have cuts in the treads

front axle leak

offside centre outrigger corroded

play in both resr wheel bearings

Fail 4 Jun 2005 5,978 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

oil leak

How Reliable is the Land Rover Series 2?

Based on 8,346 MOT tests across 849 vehicles.

72.1%
Pass Rate
425
Miles/Year
68
Year Lifespan
849
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 526
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 365
Stop lamp not working 310
position lamp(s) not working 293
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 266
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BSL 205 is a 1961 Land Rover Series 2 in Green with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1961 Land Rover Series 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 60,016 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 2 fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 526 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BSL 205, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Series 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 68 years. At 65 years old, this Land Rover Series 2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BSL 205 registered?

BSL 205 is a 1961 Land Rover Series 2, first registered on 10 October 1961.

Is BSL 205 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BSL 205 shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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