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BLA 225H

1970 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2022
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,614 mi
Last recorded83,614 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2021
Typical for 1970 Land Rover 8847,581 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLA 225H
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2021 83,614 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 1,795 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 821 miles

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 79,408 miles

corrosion to chassis

various oil leaks

Pass 14 Feb 2017 79,116 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 79,113 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 May 2011 79,063 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 79,060 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 79,008 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 78,976 miles

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 225H is a 1970 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 225H, 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 BLA 225H registered?

BLA 225H is a 1970 Land Rover 88, first registered on 17 March 1970.

Is BLA 225H safe to buy?

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