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BVT 502H

1970 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,879 mi
Last recorded75,879 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2017
Typical for 1970 Land Rover 8847,581 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBVT 502H
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2017 75,879 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 75,879 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 75,818 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 75,715 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 75,715 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 75,508 miles

all four tyre walls cracked (no visable cord)

Fail 27 Aug 2014 75,503 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

all four tyre walls are crcked and splitting(no cord visable)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 75,152 miles

all 4 tyre sidewalls slightly cracked

Fail 18 Sep 2013 75,151 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all 4 tyre sidewalls slightly cracked

Pass 14 Sep 2012 74,400 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 73,753 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 73,753 miles

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 72,976 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 72,179 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 72,179 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 71,485 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 70,702 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 69,818 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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BVT 502H is a 1970 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BVT 502H, 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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BVT 502H is a 1970 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 April 1970.

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