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BGO 188H

1970 Land Rover SWB

Black Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

86,081 mi
Last recorded86,081 miles
Recorded on20 May 2010
Typical for 1970 Land Rover SWB45,034 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBGO 188H
MakeLand Rover
ModelSWB
Year1970
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2010 86,081 miles

Rear exhaust bracket corroded and split

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

Fail 20 May 2010 86,081 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Rear exhaust bracket corroded and split

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 85,775 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 24 Oct 2008 85,775 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 84,695 miles

Small hole in chassis next to fuel tank. Not with-in 30cm of suspension.

Various brake hose's heavily greased.

Fail 5 Oct 2007 84,695 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Various brake hose ferrule's starting to corrode

Pass 9 Oct 2006 83,942 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover SWB?

Based on 5,400 MOT tests across 556 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
475
Miles/Year
70
Year Lifespan
556
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 263
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 230
Stop lamp not working 208
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 148
position lamp(s) not working 145
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BGO 188H is a 1970 Land Rover SWB in Black with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1970 Land Rover SWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 45,034 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 SWB fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 263 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BGO 188H, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover SWB typically stays on UK roads for around 70 years. At 56 years old, this Land Rover SWB is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BGO 188H registered?

BGO 188H is a 1970 Land Rover SWB, first registered on 15 July 1970.

Is BGO 188H safe to buy?

The MOT history for BGO 188H shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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