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ADV 634L

1972 Land Rover 88

White Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

69,270 mi
Last recorded69,270 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2020
Typical for 1972 Land Rover 8851,850 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationADV 634L
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2020 69,270 miles

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

Central Oil leak, but not excessive gear box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2020 69,269 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam and offside (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam and offside (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))

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

Central Oil leak, but not excessive gear box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 68,772 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear exhaust rubbing on body

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine //various minor leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box and overdrive box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2019 68,770 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported clip missing on rear axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear exhaust rubbing on body

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine //various minor leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box and overdrive box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 67,704 miles

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2018 67,664 miles

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn prop shaft rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine rocker cover gasket and sump plug washer (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Steering component casing has relative movement to chassis/bodywork to chassis cross rail (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Steering box insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front prop shaft rear sliding joint worn

Nearside Rear Inner Exhaust mounting defective exhaust strap broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 64,429 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2017 64,404 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis spring hanger (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Braking system leaking brake drum (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings suspension spring hanger (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front and offside front swivel hub boots split

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

bump stop missing

rear tub chassis members corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2016 60,995 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion body support member corroded (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 Mar 2016 60,995 miles

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

Nearside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor support member (6.1.B.2)

Centre exhaust strap loose

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front suspension bump stop missing

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush front anchor (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front hub seal leaking

Offside Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion behind fuel tank (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 56,575 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2015 56,575 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 53,717 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 50,881 miles

Nearside front chassis bump stop missing

Fail 19 Mar 2013 50,881 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front chassis bump stop missing

Pass 12 Mar 2012 44,562 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 38,580 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 38,569 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 34,462 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 34,118 miles

fuel tank corroded but not leaking

Fail 4 Mar 2009 34,116 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

fuel tank corroded but not leaking

Pass 4 Mar 2008 33,277 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 33,275 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 32,408 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 23,191 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 634L is a 1972 Land Rover 88 in White with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 634L, 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.

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ADV 634L is a 1972 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 November 1972.

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