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ASF 705L

1972 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

81,954 mi
Last recorded81,954 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1972 Land Rover 8851,850 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationASF 705L
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 81,954 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 81,703 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 81,687 miles

bonnet corroded but not yet likely to fail

Pass 4 Feb 2021 81,615 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 81,605 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Lens (4.4.3 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Central Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox / Transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Axle, differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 81,307 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 80,681 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 80,681 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 80,048 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 79,316 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 79,316 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2015 78,658 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 77,974 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 14 Nov 2013 77,966 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

o/s/f and n/s/r tyres cracking

Pass 16 Oct 2012 77,401 miles

all four tires have sidewall cracking

Fail 16 Oct 2012 77,401 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

all four tires have sidewall cracking

Pass 11 Nov 2011 76,342 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

sidewalls of all four tires have surface cracking

Fail 2 Nov 2011 76,332 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

sidewalls of all four tires have surface cracking

Pass 4 Nov 2010 74,972 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 74,059 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 9 Oct 2009 74,054 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 Dec 2008 73,984 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (3.6.C.3)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.2.C.1h)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 72,822 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 72,819 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Upper Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 71,534 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 71,521 miles

Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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
Full Land Rover 88 reliability report

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ASF 705L is a 1972 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 ASF 705L, 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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What year was ASF 705L registered?

ASF 705L is a 1972 Land Rover 88, first registered on 2 August 1972.

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