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BRL 27K

1971 Land Rover 88

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

1,896 mi
Last recorded1,896 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 1971 Land Rover 8855,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRL 27K
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 1,896 miles

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

Nearside headlight image poor

Fail 27 Aug 2025 1,890 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing unable to check - no code (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

n/s headlight image poor

n/s wiper split on ends

Pass 30 Aug 2024 1,106 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 357 miles

Central Front front prop=shaft boot damaged

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2023 355 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Central Front front prop=shaft boot damaged

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

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

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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BRL 27K is a 1971 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 BRL 27K, 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 BRL 27K registered?

BRL 27K is a 1971 Land Rover 88, first registered on 25 November 1971.

Is BRL 27K safe to buy?

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