MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,714 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
Brake pedal has long travel since repairs.
Oil leak
all 4 brake back plates have oil on them
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Coolant leak
Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Oil leak
all 4 brake back plates have oil on them
Oil leak
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)
Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
Battery insecure
Engine mounting bolts loose
Fan belt very slack
Outer seat belt upper guides not secure
Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
battery insecure
o/s/rear side faceing seat insecure
How Reliable is the Land Rover 88?
Based on 159,893 MOT tests across 17,464 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BIG 8723 is a 1972 Land Rover 88 in White with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 BIG 8723, 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 BIG 8723 registered?
BIG 8723 is a 1972 Land Rover 88, first registered on 5 May 1972.
Is BIG 8723 safe to buy?
The MOT history for BIG 8723 shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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