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BNT 422L

1972 Land Rover 88

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

169,789 mi
Last recorded169,789 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2023
Typical for 1972 Land Rover 8851,850 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNT 422L
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2023 169,789 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 158,763 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear prop shaft front joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

offside front bumper has signs of corrosion

Pass 24 May 2021 147,048 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

advise replacing nearside rear bump stop

Fail 20 May 2021 146,969 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting passenger floor area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under passenger seat battery box area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

advise replacing nearside rear bump stop

Pass 29 May 2020 136,779 miles

advise replacing n/s/r suspension bump stop

advise replacing o/s headlamp

corrosion body mount at driver floor panel

Fail 20 May 2020 136,575 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis front off axle 2 n/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

advise replacing n/s/r suspension bump stop

advise replacing o/s headlamp

corrosion body mount at driver floor panel

Pass 5 Jun 2019 125,418 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front prop rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 28 May 2018 113,912 miles

Central Suspension rod ball joint has slight play top of rear axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

advise fitting new bump stop n/s/r

advise further securing wires in engine bay

dampness around steering box

slight wear o/s/r hub bearing

Fail 24 May 2018 113,912 miles

Nearside Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Central Suspension rod ball joint has slight play top of rear axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

advise fitting new bump stop n/s/r

advise further securing wires in engine bay

dampness around steering box

front brake pads wearing low

slight wear o/s/r hub bearing

Pass 7 Jun 2017 102,565 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Jun 2017 102,523 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded under battery tray has holes caused by corrosion (5.2.6)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 May 2016 91,197 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 90,286 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 89,568 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 89,204 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 88,960 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 87,309 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 85,673 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 84,229 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 82,295 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 80,295 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 78,206 miles

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
Full Land Rover 88 reliability report

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BNT 422L is a 1972 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1972 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 51,850 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 BNT 422L, 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 54 years old, this Land Rover 88 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BNT 422L registered?

BNT 422L is a 1972 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 November 1972.

Is BNT 422L safe to buy?

The MOT history for BNT 422L shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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