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BDF 279K

1972 Land Rover 88

Yellow Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

29,468 mi
Last recorded29,468 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1972 Land Rover 8851,850 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBDF 279K
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 29,468 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 29,323 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2025 29,322 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis inside wheel arch behind flexi hoses bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front spring hanger area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front spring hanger area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 29,321 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 29,320 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 29,314 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 29,313 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing and behind outer wing A panel A post area (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 29,185 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 29,097 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 29,096 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside and nearside rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside and nearside rear chassis member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside and nearside rear spring hangers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting offside and nearside rear chassis member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 28,964 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 28,964 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured spring hanger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded middle chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 28,688 miles

corrosion to offside front inner wing in servo mounting area and brake pedal

Pass 8 Apr 2016 28,329 miles

auto fluid pipes leaking above front diff

Pass 20 Apr 2015 28,175 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 28,112 miles

steering drop arm ,next to bulk head ball joint gaiter starting to split

Pass 23 Apr 2013 27,925 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 27,920 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 27,596 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 27,596 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 27,111 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 26,517 miles

offside and nearside rear leaf spring lower swinging shackle bushes worn

Pass 13 Mar 2009 25,965 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 25,965 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Mar 2008 25,699 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 25,697 miles

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 25,467 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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BDF 279K is a 1972 Land Rover 88 in Yellow with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 BDF 279K, 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 BDF 279K registered?

BDF 279K is a 1972 Land Rover 88, first registered on 14 February 1972.

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The MOT history for BDF 279K shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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