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BIG 8723

1972 Land Rover 88

White Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,714 mi
Last recorded88,714 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2018
Typical for 1972 Land Rover 8851,850 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBIG 8723
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2018 88,714 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2016 88,525 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 66,840 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Mar 2015 66,840 miles

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)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 86,126 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 10 Jul 2014 12,768 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 84,443 miles

Brake pedal has long travel since repairs.

Oil leak

all 4 brake back plates have oil on them

Fail 2 Jul 2013 84,433 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 83,394 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jul 2012 83,388 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 82,421 miles

Battery insecure

Engine mounting bolts loose

Fan belt very slack

Outer seat belt upper guides not secure

Pass 28 Jun 2010 81,201 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2010 81,192 miles

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)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 80,017 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 79,916 miles

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.

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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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.

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