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ADV 157L

1972 Land Rover 88

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,719 mi
Last recorded42,719 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2020
Typical for 1972 Land Rover 8851,850 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationADV 157L
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2020 42,719 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

slight corrosion in o/s rear chassis

Pass 8 Mar 2019 40,622 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Mar 2019 40,591 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 37,533 miles

slight roughness in n/s front wheel bearing

Fail 19 Dec 2017 37,525 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

slight roughness in n/s front wheel bearing

Pass 28 Dec 2016 31,567 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

slight roughness in n/s front wheel bearing.

Fail 22 Dec 2016 31,530 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

slight roughness in n/s front wheel bearing.

Pass 23 Dec 2015 26,775 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 24,773 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 21,578 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 21,569 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight roughness in n/s front wheel bearing.cracking in walls of all four tyres.

Pass 13 Sep 2012 19,649 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 18,068 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 18,068 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 15,207 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover 88?

Based on 159,893 MOT tests across 17,464 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
519
Miles/Year
67
Year Lifespan
17,464
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 11,810
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,518
Stop lamp not working 6,823
position lamp(s) not working 5,297
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 4,631
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ADV 157L is a 1972 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1972 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 51,850 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 88 fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 11,810 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ADV 157L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover 88 typically stays on UK roads for around 67 years. At 54 years old, this Land Rover 88 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ADV 157L registered?

ADV 157L is a 1972 Land Rover 88, first registered on 10 October 1972.

Is ADV 157L safe to buy?

The MOT history for ADV 157L shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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