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BCX 291K

1972 Land Rover 88

Black Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

91,087 mi
Last recorded91,087 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2012
Typical for 1972 Land Rover 8851,850 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBCX 291K
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1972
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2012 91,087 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 90,763 miles

Oil leak

n\s\r tyre starting to crack on sidewall

o\s\f tyre starting to crack on sidewall

Fail 9 Oct 2010 90,763 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 89,986 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 89,339 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 89,339 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 85,718 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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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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