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BDW 995L

1972 Land Rover 88

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2008
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

33,771 mi
Last recorded33,771 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2007
Typical for 1972 Land Rover 8851,850 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBDW 995L
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2007 33,771 miles

POOR WELDING REPAIRS TO FRONT OF BOTH CHASSIS RAILS

Fail 20 Mar 2007 33,771 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

POOR WELDING REPAIRS TO FRONT OF BOTH CHASSIS RAILS

Fail 14 Feb 2006 30,030 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust system corroded

nearside front leaf spring & shock absorber lower fixing plate slightly damaged

slight wear in steering box & freeplay at steering wheel

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 995L is a 1972 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 BDW 995L, 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 BDW 995L registered?

BDW 995L is a 1972 Land Rover 88, first registered on 14 December 1972.

Is BDW 995L safe to buy?

The MOT history for BDW 995L shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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