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BTU 643N

1974 Land Rover 88

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

72,064 mi
Last recorded72,064 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2018
Typical for 1974 Land Rover 8850,528 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBTU 643N
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2018 72,064 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 71,146 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 69,984 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 69,429 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 68,484 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 68,484 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 64,414 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 61,470 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2011 61,216 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 61,216 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 60,796 miles

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

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

non standard oversize wheels and tyres fitted

oil contamination at both rear hubs

slight oil contamination at offside front steering box at bottom

Fail 19 Jul 2010 60,796 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

lifting kit fitted to body suspension body height raised

non standard oversize wheels and tyres fitted

oil contamination at both rear hubs

slight oil contamination at offside front steering box at bottom

Pass 16 Jul 2009 57,167 miles

o/s/front bump stop missing

o/s/rear hub seal leaking

o/s/rear leaf spring out of line

Pass 17 Jul 2008 55,177 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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BTU 643N is a 1974 Land Rover 88 in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1974 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 50,528 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 BTU 643N, 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 52 years old, this Land Rover 88 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BTU 643N registered?

BTU 643N is a 1974 Land Rover 88, first registered on 3 September 1974.

Is BTU 643N safe to buy?

The MOT history for BTU 643N shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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