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BMC 534H

1970 Land Rover 88

Blue Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2009
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

36,347 mi
Last recorded36,347 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2010
Typical for 1970 Land Rover 8847,581 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBMC 534H
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 Jun 2010 36,347 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 36,347 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 36,347 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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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BMC 534H is a 1970 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 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 BMC 534H, 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 BMC 534H registered?

BMC 534H is a 1970 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 May 1970.

Is BMC 534H safe to buy?

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