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BYM 510B

1964 Land Rover Series 2A

Beige Diesel 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2016
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

83,217 mi
Last recorded83,217 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2015
Typical for 1964 Land Rover Series 2A64,890 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBYM 510B
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2A
Year1964
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2015 83,217 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 83,217 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 82,655 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Jun 2014 82,655 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 80,736 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 79,187 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 79,179 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 20 May 2011 77,980 miles

steering stiff

Fail 20 May 2011 77,980 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

steering stiff

Pass 2 Jul 2010 77,296 miles

Near-side and off-side front windscreens slightly scratched.

Fail 29 Jan 2010 77,256 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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BYM 510B is a 1964 Land Rover Series 2A in Beige with a 2,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1964 Land Rover Series 2A models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 64,890 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 BYM 510B, 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 62 years old, this Land Rover Series 2A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BYM 510B?

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What year was BYM 510B registered?

BYM 510B is a 1964 Land Rover Series 2A, first registered on 31 December 1964.

Is BYM 510B safe to buy?

The MOT history for BYM 510B shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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