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BLS 520R

1977 Land Rover 88

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2018
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

1,366 mi
Last recorded1,366 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 1977 Land Rover 8858,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLS 520R
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2017 1,366 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulkhead (2.2.C.1h)

all tyres sidewalls perished

Fail 11 Sep 2017 1,339 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outrigger (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulkhead (2.2.C.1h)

all tyres sidewalls perished

Pass 23 Feb 2013 1,232 miles

Oil leak

all steering joint dust cover deteriated

front prop gaitor perished

n/s/f inner wing vibrating badly againt chassis rail

passenger footwell corroded

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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BLS 520R is a 1977 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1977 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 58,279 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 BLS 520R, 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 49 years old, this Land Rover 88 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BLS 520R?

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What year was BLS 520R registered?

BLS 520R is a 1977 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 June 1977.

Is BLS 520R safe to buy?

The MOT history for BLS 520R shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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