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BCJ 477L

1972 Land Rover 88

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

54,974 mi
Last recorded54,974 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2016
Typical for 1972 Land Rover 8851,850 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBCJ 477L
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2016 54,974 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 54,911 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 54,886 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 54,558 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2013 54,558 miles

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 54,404 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 54,394 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 54,292 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 54,275 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 54,260 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Upper Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.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
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BCJ 477L is a 1972 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BCJ 477L, 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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What year was BCJ 477L registered?

BCJ 477L is a 1972 Land Rover 88, first registered on 16 November 1972.

Is BCJ 477L safe to buy?

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