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ARB 471L

1972 Land Rover 88

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2019
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

40,916 mi
Last recorded40,916 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2018
Typical for 1972 Land Rover 8851,850 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARB 471L
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 22 Feb 2018 40,916 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 40,520 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 40,029 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 39,126 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 38,176 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 34,797 miles

Both headlamp housings & adjusters corroded & in poor condition.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 33,872 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 32,224 miles

Exhaust corroding & centre pipe mounted close to nearside chassis.

Petrol tank corroding.

Pass 18 Dec 2007 32,615 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 31,115 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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ARB 471L is a 1972 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ARB 471L, 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 ARB 471L?

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What year was ARB 471L registered?

ARB 471L is a 1972 Land Rover 88, first registered on 8 December 1972.

Is ARB 471L safe to buy?

The MOT history for ARB 471L shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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