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BUE 690J

1971 Land Rover 88

Purple Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

33,869 mi
Last recorded33,869 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2007
Typical for 1971 Land Rover 8855,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBUE 690J
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1971
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2007 33,869 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2006 33,869 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 33,869 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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BUE 690J is a 1971 Land Rover 88 in Purple with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 BUE 690J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BUE 690J?

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What year was BUE 690J registered?

BUE 690J is a 1971 Land Rover 88, first registered on 22 February 1971.

Is BUE 690J safe to buy?

The MOT history for BUE 690J shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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