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BVK 802J

1971 Land Rover 109

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

147,304 mi
Last recorded147,304 miles
Recorded on12 May 2020
Typical for 1971 Land Rover 10950,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBVK 802J
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2020 147,304 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 140,054 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear outriggers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2018 140,052 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded down chassis from flexible hose forword (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick and offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear outriggers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 135,597 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 130,920 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 125,107 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded down chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 123,138 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2013 122,061 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 117,310 miles

front and rear tyres slightly perished.

Pass 20 Feb 2010 117,302 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2010 117,302 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

rear fog lamp not working

Pass 21 Feb 2009 116,139 miles

Offside Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

How Reliable is the Land Rover 109?

Based on 34,711 MOT tests across 4,632 vehicles.

70.2%
Pass Rate
625
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
4,632
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,564
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,754
Stop lamp not working 1,452
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 1,166
position lamp(s) not working 1,056
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BVK 802J is a 1971 Land Rover 109 in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1971 Land Rover 109 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 50,394 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover 109 fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 2,564 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BVK 802J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover 109 typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 55 years old, this Land Rover 109 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BVK 802J registered?

BVK 802J is a 1971 Land Rover 109, first registered on 23 February 1971.

Is BVK 802J safe to buy?

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