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BTC 277J

1970 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2024
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

3,272 mi
Last recorded3,272 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2023
Typical for 1970 Land Rover 8847,581 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBTC 277J
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2023 3,272 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2023 3,272 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 3,243 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bulkhead/floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2022 3,230 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) drag link ball joint insecure (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bulkhead/floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 2,525 miles

Offside Front slight play in swivel bearings

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 1,932 miles

Slight play in offside front hub swivel bearings

Fail 24 Jun 2020 1,916 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted and chaffed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Slight play in offside front hub swivel bearings

Pass 18 Apr 2019 805 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 803 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front floor corroded and holed

Pass 24 Apr 2018 54 miles

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

rear tyres aged and perished

Fail 23 Apr 2018 54 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

rear tyres aged and perished

Pass 3 May 2017 23,596 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 23,594 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 37,796 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 36,867 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 36,865 miles

Nearside Front Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 34,315 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 34,196 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both front drag links slight play

osr shocker casing corroded

Fail 9 Aug 2013 34,196 miles

Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both front drag links slight play

osr shocker casing corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2012 34,169 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

both front doors corroded

corrosion all over vehicle

Fail 13 Aug 2012 34,169 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

both front doors corroded

corrosion all over vehicle

Fail 1 Aug 2011 34,144 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 34,144 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2010 33,163 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Aug 2010 33,163 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

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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BTC 277J is a 1970 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 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 BTC 277J, 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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BTC 277J is a 1970 Land Rover 88, first registered on 8 October 1970.

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