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BLG 883W

1971 Land Rover 88

Blue Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2021
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,002 mi
Last recorded78,002 miles
Recorded on1 May 2020
Typical for 1971 Land Rover 8855,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLG 883W
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2020 78,002 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 4 Oct 2016 78,002 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 78,002 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 78,002 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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BLG 883W is a 1971 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1971 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 55,950 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 BLG 883W, 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 55 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 BLG 883W registered?

BLG 883W is a 1971 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is BLG 883W safe to buy?

The MOT history for BLG 883W shows 4 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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