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BRU 269L

1972 Land Rover 88

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

72,270 mi
Last recorded72,270 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2017
Typical for 1972 Land Rover 8851,850 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRU 269L
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 12 Sep 2017 72,270 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Oil leak ()

both front hubs leaking oill

under side rusty poor

Pass 11 Aug 2016 72,125 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering box shaft

Fail 11 Aug 2016 72,123 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering box shaft

Pass 19 Aug 2015 70,078 miles

Oil Leak

Oil leak

Fail 10 Aug 2015 70,073 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2014 69,446 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 69,442 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 68,582 miles

Exhaust system rusting

Oil leak

Fail 6 Aug 2013 68,576 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust system rusting

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2012 67,908 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 17 Jul 2012 67,898 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Oil leak

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 66,755 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Propshaft component defective

front u/j front prop, rear prop front u/j slight play

Pass 3 Jun 2010 65,658 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 65,615 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 64,784 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Jul 2009 64,753 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 63,834 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 14 Jul 2008 63,834 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 May 2007 62,462 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
Full Land Rover 88 reliability report

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BRU 269L is a 1972 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 BRU 269L, 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 BRU 269L registered?

BRU 269L is a 1972 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is BRU 269L safe to buy?

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