MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,701 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak ()
condition of chassis (surface rust) .
condition of nearside front head light .
condition of nearside front screen (scratches) .
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
under side ( chassis ) rusty .
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
condition of underside (rusty) .
front brakes Grab badly !
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
oil leaking onto exhaust .
Electrical wiring insecure under bonnet (1.9.2a)
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
oil leaking onto exhaust .
Oil leak
Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
condition of engine wiring .
condition of nearside front swivel (oil leaking).
condition of nearside rear hub oil seal ? .
rear bump stops missing .
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
condition of nearside front floor (corroded) .
exhaust very close to water hose .
Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)
Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)
Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
condition of nearside front floor (corroded).
exhaust very close to water hoses .
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
condition of front swivel oil seals .
condition of nearside front footwell (corrosion).
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Oil leak
condition of front and rear number plate .
condition of front swivels (slightly leaking oil).
condition of nearside and offside front inner A panels .
condition of nearside front chassis .
condition of rear number plate light .
general condition of underside of vehicle (rusty).
Nearside Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (2.4.B.7a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
condition of front and rear number plates .
condition of front swivels ( slightly leaking oil).
condition of nearside and offside front inner A panels .
condition of nearside front chassis .
condition of rear number plate light .
general condition of underside of vehicle (rusty).
Oil leak
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Oil leak
condition of front and rear brake hose unions .
condition of front and rear number plates .
condition of nearside and offside front door catches .
condition of nearside front screen (scratches) .
condition of nearside front swivel .
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
condition of door operations .
condition of front and rear number plates
condition of front screens (scratched).
condition of nearside front tyre (depth and tread) .
condition of rear number plate light .
Nearside Front Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
condition of front and rear hub oil seals .
condition of front and rear number plates.
condition of nearside front screen.
condition of handbrake mechanism
condition of nearside front seat belt stalk.
condition of offside front body mount.
Offside Front Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)
Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)
How Reliable is the Land Rover 88?
Based on 159,893 MOT tests across 17,464 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BBP 261L is a 1972 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 BBP 261L, 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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BBP 261L is a 1972 Land Rover 88, first registered on 6 December 1972.
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