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BRL 748K

1971 Land Rover 88

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

96,751 mi
Last recorded96,751 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2018
Typical for 1971 Land Rover 8855,950 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRL 748K
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2018 96,751 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Mar 2018 96,748 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Braking system leaking brake slave cyl poss (3.6.A.1)

Rear registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Dec 2016 95,945 miles

Offside Front metal cover in wheel arch loose

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also in a very poor condition / spliting (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Dec 2015 95,407 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 95,394 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 95,387 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 95,378 miles

offside rear tyre perished.

Pass 12 Aug 2011 95,320 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 95,286 miles

Both front hub seals starting to weap.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 95,265 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 95,255 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 95,222 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 95,129 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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BRL 748K is a 1971 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 BRL 748K, 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 748K registered?

BRL 748K is a 1971 Land Rover 88, first registered on 20 December 1971.

Is BRL 748K safe to buy?

The MOT history for BRL 748K shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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