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MCY 299L

1973 Land Rover 88

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

1,016 mi
Last recorded1,016 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2019
Typical for 1973 Land Rover 8854,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCY 299L
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2019 1,016 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2019 1,016 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 98,562 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak ()

condition or rear chassis (in front of rear bump stop) .

Fail 29 Aug 2017 98,562 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak ()

condition or rear chassis (in front of rear bump stop) .

Pass 14 Sep 2016 96,444 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 7 Sep 2016 96,343 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 93,682 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 91,601 miles

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

condition of nearside rear hub oil seal .

condition of suspensions components (rusty) .

Fail 24 Sep 2014 91,601 miles

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

condition of nearside rear hub oil seal .

condition of suspensions components (rusty) .

Pass 23 Sep 2013 88,844 miles

condition of nearside rear hub seal .

Pass 10 Sep 2012 86,665 miles

Oil leak

condition of nearside and offside swivel seals .

Pass 15 Sep 2011 85,411 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

condition of front swivels (oil seals leaking).

Fail 9 Sep 2011 85,411 miles

Nearside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

condition of front swivels (oil seals leaking).

Pass 27 Sep 2010 84,556 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 84,494 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 84,485 miles

Front Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Feb 2006 84,190 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 84,190 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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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MCY 299L is a 1973 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 MCY 299L, 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.

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What year was MCY 299L registered?

MCY 299L is a 1973 Land Rover 88, first registered on 29 March 1973.

Is MCY 299L safe to buy?

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