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BLA 157H

1970 Land Rover 88

Blue Diesel 2625cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,662 mi
Last recorded86,662 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
Typical for 1970 Land Rover 8847,581 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLA 157H
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,625cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2017 86,662 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 85,240 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 84,945 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 84,186 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 83,553 miles

driver door has corrosion round hinges

Fail 27 Aug 2008 83,536 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

driver door has corrosion round hinges

Pass 17 Aug 2006 81,724 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 81,714 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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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BLA 157H is a 1970 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,625cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 BLA 157H, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BLA 157H registered?

BLA 157H is a 1970 Land Rover 88, first registered on 12 March 1970.

Is BLA 157H safe to buy?

The MOT history for BLA 157H shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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