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BVT 965H

1970 Land Rover 88

Blue Lpg 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2018
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

150,183 mi
Last recorded150,183 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2017
Typical for 1970 Land Rover 8847,581 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBVT 965H
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2017 150,183 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear body mounts corroded, body secure

Pass 6 Jul 2016 149,441 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 148,628 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

tractor seals leaking

Fail 5 Jun 2014 148,625 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

tractor seals leaking

Pass 12 Feb 2013 147,421 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all tyres slightly perished

Pass 15 Feb 2012 145,601 miles

chassis has been repaired in several places and heavily undersealed

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 965H is a 1970 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 3,500cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 BVT 965H, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BVT 965H registered?

BVT 965H is a 1970 Land Rover 88, first registered on 9 April 1970.

Is BVT 965H safe to buy?

The MOT history for BVT 965H shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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