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BVY 5K

1971 Land Rover Series 2A

Black Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

80,874 mi
Last recorded80,874 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 1971 Land Rover Series 2A33,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBVY 5K
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2A
Year1971
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 80,874 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis above shackle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box and diffs (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Jul 2026 80,863 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive front and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis above shackle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox and transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 80,548 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 80,547 miles

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

Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Vehicle Identification Number not displayed (0.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 80,080 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 79,162 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn

Leaf spring bushes worn

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear shock absorber lower bushes worn

Steering arm dust boots deteriorated

n/s wiper poor

Pass 8 Jun 2017 78,680 miles

Brake pedal rubber well worn

Various oil leaks

n/s/r shock bushes worn

o/s/f track rod boot deteriorated

Fail 6 Jun 2017 78,672 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake pedal rubber well worn

Various oil leaks

n/s/r shock bushes worn

o/s/f track rod boot deteriorated

Pass 3 Jun 2016 77,689 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn

Chassis corroded in places

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear shock absorber lower bushes worn

Slight dampness around brake master cylinder

Tyres perished

o/s exhaust manifold cracked - not blowing at test

Fail 27 May 2016 77,681 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front mount (2.4.A.3)

Brake pedal rubber worn

Chassis corroded in places

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear shock absorber lower bushes worn

Slight dampness around brake master cylinder

Tyres perished

o/s exhaust manifold cracked - not blowing at test

Pass 30 May 2015 76,714 miles

oil leaks on engine and gearbox

slight play in all 4 wheel bearings

Fail 30 May 2015 76,705 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

oil leaks on engine and gearbox

slight play in all 4 wheel bearings

Pass 18 Jun 2014 76,193 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 76,193 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all four tyres surface cracks

Pass 11 Jun 2013 74,926 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 73,893 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2012 73,888 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 72,168 miles

off side and near side rear tyres perishing badly in tread area

Pass 13 Feb 2010 71,214 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 70,937 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jan 2008 70,601 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 69,664 miles

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

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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BVY 5K is a 1971 Land Rover Series 2A in Black with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 1971 Land Rover Series 2A models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 33,915 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 BVY 5K, 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 55 years old, this Land Rover Series 2A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BVY 5K is a 1971 Land Rover Series 2A, first registered on 14 September 1971.

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