MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,638 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
rear prop shaft u/j worn
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear u/j (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak ()
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)
How Reliable is the Land Rover 88?
Based on 159,893 MOT tests across 17,464 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BMO 256J 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 85.7%.
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 BMO 256J, 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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What year was BMO 256J registered?
BMO 256J is a 1971 Land Rover 88, first registered on 15 January 1971.
Is BMO 256J safe to buy?
The MOT history for BMO 256J shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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