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BVJ 882B

1964 Land Rover Series 2

Red Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

89,795 mi
Last recorded89,795 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2009
Typical for 1964 Land Rover Series 252,011 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBVJ 882B
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2
Year1964
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc
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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2009 89,795 miles

oil leak at steering box

some wheel studs seem shorter (os front)

Fail 28 Sep 2009 89,795 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

oil leak at steering box

some wheel studs seem shorter (os front)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 89,732 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 89,732 miles

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

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 89,696 miles

as tested on 12/10/2006

Fail 12 Oct 2006 89,696 miles

Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

all tyres perished / splitting

rear brake pipes poorly secured

Pass 15 Oct 2005 89,549 miles

all tyres perrished

number plate lights dim

Fail 21 Sep 2005 89,548 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

both rear tyre walls perished/damaged

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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BVJ 882B is a 1964 Land Rover Series 2 in Red with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1964 Land Rover Series 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 52,011 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 BVJ 882B, 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 62 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 BVJ 882B registered?

BVJ 882B is a 1964 Land Rover Series 2, first registered on 1 August 1964.

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