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BBP 261L

1972 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

78,701 mi
Last recorded78,701 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2018
Typical for 1972 Land Rover 8851,850 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBBP 261L
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2018 78,701 miles

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) .

Pass 5 Jan 2017 78,701 miles

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

under side ( chassis ) rusty .

Fail 13 Dec 2016 78,701 miles

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 !

Pass 11 Dec 2015 78,704 miles

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

oil leaking onto exhaust .

Fail 8 Dec 2015 78,701 miles

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 .

Pass 1 Dec 2014 78,700 miles

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 .

Pass 13 Dec 2013 78,701 miles

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

condition of nearside front floor (corroded) .

exhaust very close to water hose .

Fail 23 Oct 2013 78,704 miles

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 .

Pass 17 Jan 2012 78,701 miles

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).

Pass 5 Feb 2011 78,701 miles

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).

Fail 20 Jan 2011 78,701 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 78,701 miles

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 .

Fail 21 May 2009 78,701 miles

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 .

Pass 24 May 2007 78,701 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 78,701 miles

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.

Pass 16 May 2006 78,701 miles

condition of handbrake mechanism

condition of nearside front seat belt stalk.

condition of offside front body mount.

Pass 1 Sep 2005 78,701 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2005 78,701 miles

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.

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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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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