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BDP 506K

1972 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2019
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

8,836 mi
Last recorded8,836 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2018
Typical for 1972 Land Rover 8851,850 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBDP 506K
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2018 8,836 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 8,833 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 8,830 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 8,829 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 8,812 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 8,487 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 15 Jan 2008 26,584 miles

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

Centre Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring longitudinally displaced (2.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring longitudinally displaced (2.4.B.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2006 26,062 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 26,050 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Offside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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
Full Land Rover 88 reliability report

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BDP 506K is a 1972 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BDP 506K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BDP 506K registered?

BDP 506K is a 1972 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 February 1972.

Is BDP 506K safe to buy?

The MOT history for BDP 506K shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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