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BAM 549L

1972 Land Rover 88

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2018
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

60,857 mi
Last recorded60,857 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2017
Typical for 1972 Land Rover 8851,850 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAM 549L
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 3 Feb 2017 60,857 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 55,944 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 51,907 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 51,191 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 46,668 miles

front nearside brake sticking slightly

some play in shackle pins and bushes rear of front springs

Pass 7 Sep 2011 42,018 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 40,682 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 36,412 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2008 32,294 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 28,833 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 May 2006 26,450 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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BAM 549L is a 1972 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 BAM 549L, 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 BAM 549L registered?

BAM 549L is a 1972 Land Rover 88, first registered on 11 October 1972.

Is BAM 549L safe to buy?

The MOT history for BAM 549L shows 11 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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