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BBP 583L

1972 Land Rover 88

Green Diesel 2225cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,414 mi
Last recorded80,414 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2017
Typical for 1972 Land Rover 8851,850 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBBP 583L
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,225cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2017 80,414 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2017 80,414 miles

Fuel system component leaking main pump (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 80,414 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 80,414 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 14 Mar 2008 80,414 miles

Oil leak

Upper Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 80,414 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2007 80,414 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 80,414 miles

Upper Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 1 Apr 2006 80,414 miles

FUEL TANK AREA DAMP.

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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BBP 583L is a 1972 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,225cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 583L, 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 BBP 583L registered?

BBP 583L is a 1972 Land Rover 88, first registered on 20 December 1972.

Is BBP 583L safe to buy?

The MOT history for BBP 583L shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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