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80,874 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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
Brake pedal rubber well worn
Various oil leaks
n/s/r shock bushes worn
o/s/f track rod boot deteriorated
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
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
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
oil leaks on engine and gearbox
slight play in all 4 wheel bearings
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
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
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
off side and near side rear tyres perishing badly in tread area
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Oil leak
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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