MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
90,222 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
gearbox jumps out of first gear
vehicle sometimes difficult to start.
Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
gearbox jumps out of first gear
vehicle sometimes difficult to start.
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Oil leak
nearside front chassis members slight deterioration
offside and nearside front swivel ball seals weeping
vehicle slips out of 1st gear
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
both front hubs leaking
rear floor has areas of advanced corrosion
vehicle jumps out of first gear
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
both front hubs leaking
rear floor has areas of advanced corrosion
vehicle jumps out of first gear
Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oil leak
offside front brake reading slight fluctuation
How Reliable is the Land Rover 88?
Based on 159,893 MOT tests across 17,464 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BRP 897K is a 1971 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 BRP 897K, 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 BRP 897K registered?
BRP 897K is a 1971 Land Rover 88, first registered on 25 October 1971.
Is BRP 897K safe to buy?
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