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BVN 258L

1972 Land Rover Series 2A

Green Diesel 2248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2018
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

26,953 mi
Last recorded26,953 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2017
Typical for 1972 Land Rover Series 2A42,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBVN 258L
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2A
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,248cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2017 26,953 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion Crossmembers (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 26,849 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 26,849 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front inner wheel arch panel missing exposing brake master cylinder to stone damage from wheel etc

Pass 7 Jul 2011 26,438 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 29 Jun 2011 26,434 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 24,775 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 24,775 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 16 Oct 2008 24,773 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2007 22,926 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 22,926 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering component mounting prescribed area has a deliberate modification which significantly reduces the original strength (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 20,325 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 20,323 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.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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BVN 258L is a 1972 Land Rover Series 2A in Green with a 2,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BVN 258L, 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.

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What year was BVN 258L registered?

BVN 258L is a 1972 Land Rover Series 2A, first registered on 6 October 1972.

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