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BDW 178L

1972 Land Rover 88

Cream Diesel 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2016
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

40,372 mi
Last recorded40,372 miles
Recorded on21 May 2015
Typical for 1972 Land Rover 8851,850 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBDW 178L
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1972
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 21 May 2015 40,372 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 39,896 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 39,510 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 38,862 miles

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

corrosion on rear tub floor x members

nylon ties securing brake pipes

offside rear tyre perished slightly

Pass 28 Oct 2010 30,432 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 24,552 miles

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

both front brake pipes cable tied sequre

rear axle brake pipes cable tied sequre

Pass 31 Oct 2008 20,529 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2007 10,604 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Sep 2006 99,680 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 426 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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BDW 178L is a 1972 Land Rover 88 in Cream with a 2,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BDW 178L, 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

How do I check the history of BDW 178L?

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What year was BDW 178L registered?

BDW 178L is a 1972 Land Rover 88, first registered on 11 September 1972.

Is BDW 178L safe to buy?

The MOT history for BDW 178L shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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