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BGO 213H

1970 Land Rover 88

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2017
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

Typical for 1970 Land Rover 8847,581 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBGO 213H
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2016
Pass 24 Jul 2012 6,076 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 23 Jul 2012 6,072 miles

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Battery insecure

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 4 Jan 2012 6,051 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Battery insecure

Clutch anti slip missing

Front propshaft U/J loose

Pass 2 Sep 2010 3,775 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

engine has oil leaks

slight freeplay in nearside front wheel bearing

slight wear in steering drop arm joint and dust cover split

Fail 1 Sep 2010 3,758 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 25 Aug 2010 3,739 miles

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

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

engine has bad oil leaks

nearside door mirror lens cracked

slight freeplay in nearside front wheel bearing

steering drop arm has slight wear in ball joint

Pass 24 Jul 2009 2,760 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

both front tyres have cracks in walls

both rear tyres on 3mm

front propshaft rear bolts loose

nearside door mirror lens cracked

Fail 24 Jul 2009 2,760 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

both front tyres have cracks in walls

both rear tyres on 3mm

front propshaft rear bolts loose

nearside door mirror lens cracked

Pass 21 Aug 2008 1,809 miles

nearside front tyre on 3mm

offside rear tyre on 2mm

slight damage to front number plate

slight wear in both rear bottom shock absorber bushes

Fail 20 Aug 2008 1,807 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nearside front tyre on 3mm

offside rear tyre on 2mm

slight damage to front number plate

slight wear in both rear bottom shock absorber bushes

Pass 9 Aug 2007 99,666 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

slight freeplay in nearside hub bearings

slight noise on nearside front wheel bearing

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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BGO 213H is a 1970 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1970 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 47,581 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 BGO 213H, 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 56 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 BGO 213H registered?

BGO 213H is a 1970 Land Rover 88, first registered on 18 May 1970.

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