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BMB 288K

1971 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

37,452 mi
Last recorded37,452 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2015
Typical for 1971 Land Rover 8855,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBMB 288K
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2015 37,452 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 37,318 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2013 36,449 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 36,449 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 34,445 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

nearside rear brake drum wet

Pass 21 Jun 2011 34,075 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

exhaust middle bracket broken

Fail 17 Jun 2011 34,060 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

exhaust middle bracket broken

Pass 27 Jun 2009 33,043 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2008 32,375 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2008 32,375 miles

Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 31,890 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 31,890 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 31,315 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 31,315 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front prop shaft universal joints worn

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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BMB 288K is a 1971 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 BMB 288K, 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.

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BMB 288K is a 1971 Land Rover 88, first registered on 15 October 1971.

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