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BPC 431H

1970 Land Rover 88

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

96,227 mi
Last recorded96,227 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2019
Typical for 1970 Land Rover 8847,581 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBPC 431H
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2019 96,227 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 96,203 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUT RIGGER (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CHASSIS LEG BUMP STOP (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SPRING HANGER (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength FRONT SPRING HANGER (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CHASSIS CROSS MEMBER (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel tank leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jun 2018 96,084 miles

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2017 95,965 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 95,754 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2016 95,732 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 95,590 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 95,198 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 95,188 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring saddle is fractured (2.4.B.7a)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 94,725 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 94,367 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 94,366 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 93,997 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 93,499 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008
Pass 20 Feb 2007 92,453 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 91,562 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
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BPC 431H is a 1970 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 BPC 431H, 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 BPC 431H registered?

BPC 431H is a 1970 Land Rover 88, first registered on 6 January 1970.

Is BPC 431H safe to buy?

The MOT history for BPC 431H shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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