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BNT 558L

1972 Land Rover 88

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2018
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

54,217 mi
Last recorded54,217 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 1972 Land Rover 8851,850 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNT 558L
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2017 54,217 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 54,217 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all tyres showing signs of deterioration

Pass 5 May 2009 54,217 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Chassis corrosion present

Exhaust mounts slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 8 Apr 2009 54,217 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Brake servo damaged and function impaired (3.6.A.2c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 53,988 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Front Leaf spring linkage pin slightly loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring linkage pin slightly loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Leaf spring linkage pin slightly loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring linkage pin slightly loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 7 Jan 2008 53,987 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Leaf spring linkage pin slightly loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring linkage pin slightly loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Leaf spring linkage pin slightly loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring linkage pin slightly loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2006 52,467 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 52,451 miles

Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the gauge has reached the warning mark (3.3.E.5a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2005 47,245 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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BNT 558L is a 1972 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 BNT 558L, 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.

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What year was BNT 558L registered?

BNT 558L is a 1972 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 November 1972.

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