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LVK 389L

1973 Land Rover 88

Blue Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2018
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

36,351 mi
Last recorded36,351 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2019
Typical for 1973 Land Rover 8854,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLVK 389L
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 10 Jun 2019 36,351 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Hydraulic brake cylinder has no reserve travel and braking performance affected brake pedal/master cylinder (1.1.16 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Nov 2017 35,797 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 35,797 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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LVK 389L is a 1973 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 LVK 389L, 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 LVK 389L?

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What year was LVK 389L registered?

LVK 389L is a 1973 Land Rover 88, first registered on 10 January 1973.

Is LVK 389L safe to buy?

The MOT history for LVK 389L shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LVK 389L have outstanding finance?

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