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BNG 270J

1971 Land Rover 88

Red Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2014
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

56,908 mi
Last recorded56,908 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2013
Typical for 1971 Land Rover 8855,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNG 270J
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 2 Jan 2013 56,908 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 May 2011 55,839 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 49,938 miles

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

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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BNG 270J is a 1971 Land Rover 88 in Red with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BNG 270J, 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 BNG 270J registered?

BNG 270J is a 1971 Land Rover 88, first registered on 23 April 1971.

Is BNG 270J safe to buy?

The MOT history for BNG 270J shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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