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BUO 438L

1972 Land Rover Series 2A

White Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

23,615 mi
Last recorded23,615 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2014
Typical for 1972 Land Rover Series 2A42,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBUO 438L
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2A
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2014 23,615 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 23,522 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 23,522 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 23,367 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 23,367 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 23,273 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 21,524 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 21,521 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 21,488 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 21,488 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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BUO 438L is a 1972 Land Rover Series 2A in White with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1972 Land Rover Series 2A models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 42,642 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 BUO 438L, 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 54 years old, this Land Rover Series 2A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BUO 438L?

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What year was BUO 438L registered?

BUO 438L is a 1972 Land Rover Series 2A, first registered on 20 December 1972.

Is BUO 438L safe to buy?

The MOT history for BUO 438L shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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