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APX 866L

1972 Land Rover 88

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

69,435 mi
Last recorded69,435 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2010
Typical for 1972 Land Rover 8851,850 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAPX 866L
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2010 69,435 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 69,369 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2009 65,040 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 65,040 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 63,966 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 63,673 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 63,186 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 63,158 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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APX 866L is a 1972 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 APX 866L, 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

How do I check the history of APX 866L?

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What year was APX 866L registered?

APX 866L is a 1972 Land Rover 88, first registered on 11 December 1972.

Is APX 866L safe to buy?

The MOT history for APX 866L shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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