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BDW 980L

1972 Land Rover 88

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

34,494 mi
Last recorded34,494 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 1972 Land Rover 8851,850 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBDW 980L
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1972
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 34,494 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 34,295 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 34,059 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 33,839 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 33,537 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2020 33,525 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2019 32,847 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 32,554 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 32,513 miles

wipers deteriorating.

Pass 27 May 2016 32,404 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 32,400 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leaking from n/s/r hub.

Pass 8 Jun 2015 32,277 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 31,840 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 31,458 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 31,121 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 30,929 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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 980L is a 1972 Land Rover 88 in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 980L, 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 BDW 980L registered?

BDW 980L is a 1972 Land Rover 88, first registered on 28 November 1972.

Is BDW 980L safe to buy?

The MOT history for BDW 980L shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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