MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,087 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
both rear tyres deteriorating
centre exhaust strap broken
n/s and o/s swivels leaking
Oil leak
n\s\r tyre starting to crack on sidewall
o\s\f tyre starting to crack on sidewall
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Oil leak
n\s\r tyre starting to crack on sidewall
o\s\f tyre starting to crack on sidewall
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)
engine has serious oil leak
How Reliable is the Land Rover 88?
Based on 159,893 MOT tests across 17,464 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BCX 291K is a 1972 Land Rover 88 in Black with a 2,286cc 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 BCX 291K, 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 BCX 291K registered?
BCX 291K is a 1972 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 March 1972.
Is BCX 291K safe to buy?
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