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MEU 707L

1973 Land Rover 88

Grey Diesel 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2015
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

168,379 mi
Last recorded168,379 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2014
Typical for 1973 Land Rover 8854,010 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMEU 707L
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1973
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,393cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2014 168,379 miles

slight play in nearside front hub bearings

Fail 28 Nov 2014 96,843 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

slight play in nearside front hub bearings

Pass 22 Feb 2010 93,054 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 93,053 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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MEU 707L is a 1973 Land Rover 88 in Grey with a 2,393cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 MEU 707L, 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 MEU 707L?

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What year was MEU 707L registered?

MEU 707L is a 1973 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 February 1973.

Is MEU 707L safe to buy?

The MOT history for MEU 707L shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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