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BVG 129E

1976 Land Rover Series 2A

Green Petrol 2225cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2022
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

14,686 mi
Last recorded14,686 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2021
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBVG 129E
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2A
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,225cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2021 14,686 miles

all 4 springs corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2021 14,675 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all 4 springs corroded

Fail 6 Jul 2021 14,645 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Fuel tank leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jun 2020 13,564 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 13,427 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 3 Apr 2019 12,833 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2019 12,805 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 12,188 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 12,183 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 11,542 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 11,542 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Feb 2016 10,123 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 9,543 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 21 Feb 2015 9,539 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 8,597 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

slight oil leak to o/s sphere

slight separation to front & rear spring leafs

Pass 13 Feb 2013 7,799 miles

NOTE PRE-1970 Conditions apply

Pass 14 Feb 2012 7,568 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 7,442 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 28 Mar 2006 7,441 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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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BVG 129E is a 1976 Land Rover Series 2A in Green with a 2,225cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 BVG 129E, 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 50 years old, this Land Rover Series 2A is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BVG 129E is a 1976 Land Rover Series 2A, first registered on 8 June 1976.

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