1977 Land Rover 101 Forward Control 3.5L Petrol · BHG 27R
1977 Land Rover 101 Forward Control (3.5L, petrol). First registered 31/12/1977. Recorded mileage 1,520 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER 101 FORWARD CONTROL
- Year / Origin
- 1977 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/09/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 1,520 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1977
- Engine
- 3528cc
BHG 27R Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/09/2024
- 1,520 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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BHG 27R Mileage History
- 16/08/20229,215 mi
- 06/09/20229,254 mi+39 mi
- 15/08/202313,531 mi+4,277 mi
- 28/08/20241,486 mi-12,045 mi
- 25/09/20241,520 mi+34 mi
Average of roughly -3,645 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
BHG 27R MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1977 Land Rover 101 Forward Control (BHG 27R) between August 2022 and September 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 September 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Headlamp not working on main beam Both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
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