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BCD 591L

1972 Land Rover 88

Green Diesel 2225cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2016
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

51,318 mi
Last recorded51,318 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2015
Typical for 1972 Land Rover 8851,850 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBCD 591L
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,225cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2015 51,318 miles

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 50,315 miles

centre exhaust mounting detached

oil leak from engine

oil leak from transfer box

some travel on footbrake

Fail 24 Jun 2014 50,315 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

oil leak from transfer box

some travel on footbrake

centre exhaust mounting detached

oil leak from engine

Pass 28 Jun 2013 48,960 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2013 48,960 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Offside Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2007 22,851 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

n/s wiper blade in poor condition

Pass 15 Jul 2006 21,918 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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BCD 591L is a 1972 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,225cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BCD 591L, 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

How do I check the history of BCD 591L?

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What year was BCD 591L registered?

BCD 591L is a 1972 Land Rover 88, first registered on 27 September 1972.

Is BCD 591L safe to buy?

The MOT history for BCD 591L shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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