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BCK 253R

1977 Land Rover 88

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

72,984 mi
Last recorded72,984 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2011
Typical for 1977 Land Rover 8858,279 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBCK 253R
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2011 72,984 miles

Front and o/s/r tyre sidewalls slightly perished

Nearside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

O/s/f shock absorber dust cover missing

Fail 25 May 2011 72,981 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Exhaust rear mounting is held by wire (but not insecure)

Front and o/s/r tyre sidewalls slightly perished

Nearside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

O/s/f and n/s/f chassis outriggers excessively corroded, but not affecting body security.

O/s/f shock absorber dust cover missing

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Slight play in both front spheres

Pass 13 Nov 2007 72,395 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

bodywork on the underside of vehicle requies attention

Pass 21 Oct 2006 70,616 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 70,609 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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BCK 253R is a 1977 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1977 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 58,279 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 BCK 253R, 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 49 years old, this Land Rover 88 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BCK 253R registered?

BCK 253R is a 1977 Land Rover 88, first registered on 21 June 1977.

Is BCK 253R safe to buy?

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