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BEE 506L

1972 Land Rover 88

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

71,395 mi
Last recorded71,395 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2018
Typical for 1972 Land Rover 8851,850 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBEE 506L
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2018 71,395 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 69,837 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 May 2016 68,092 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 May 2015 66,089 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 63,619 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside rear tyre sidewall cracking

Fail 28 Apr 2014 63,619 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside rear tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 25 Apr 2013 61,327 miles

All brake pipes heavly covered in underseal

Both tractor joint seals showing signs of leaking

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 24 Apr 2013 61,307 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

All brake pipes heavly covered in underseal

Both tractor joint seals showing signs of leaking

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 58,633 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 4 May 2011 55,742 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

weld repairs heavy underseal

Pass 30 Apr 2010 52,149 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 48,608 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 45,326 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 41,750 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 38,103 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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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BEE 506L is a 1972 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 BEE 506L, 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 BEE 506L registered?

BEE 506L is a 1972 Land Rover 88, first registered on 30 November 1972.

Is BEE 506L safe to buy?

The MOT history for BEE 506L shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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