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LAF 639L

1973 Land Rover 88

Bronze Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

93,353 mi
Last recorded93,353 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2008
Typical for 1973 Land Rover 8854,010 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLAF 639L
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1973
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2008 93,353 miles

nearside front inner wing plate corroded and holed (non-structural)

Fail 19 Dec 2008 93,353 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside front inner wing plate corroded and holed (non-structural)

Pass 16 Feb 2008 92,446 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 90,689 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 90,688 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 26 Oct 2006 90,367 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Front Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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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LAF 639L is a 1973 Land Rover 88 in Bronze with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1973 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 54,010 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 LAF 639L, 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 53 years old, this Land Rover 88 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LAF 639L?

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What year was LAF 639L registered?

LAF 639L is a 1973 Land Rover 88, first registered on 31 December 1973.

Is LAF 639L safe to buy?

The MOT history for LAF 639L shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LAF 639L have outstanding finance?

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