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BHH 265L

1972 Land Rover 88

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,313 mi
Last recorded86,313 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2017
Typical for 1972 Land Rover 8851,850 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHH 265L
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2017 86,313 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 15 Jul 2016 84,497 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2015 83,056 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2015 83,056 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 81,537 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 79,369 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 77,379 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 75,502 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 73,456 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 73,456 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 71,217 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 68,887 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 66,602 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 64,497 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 64,497 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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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BHH 265L is a 1972 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BHH 265L, 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 BHH 265L registered?

BHH 265L is a 1972 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 September 1972.

Is BHH 265L safe to buy?

The MOT history for BHH 265L shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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