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48 RTE

1973 Land Rover 88

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2015
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,038 mi
Last recorded98,038 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2014
Typical for 1973 Land Rover 8854,010 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration48 RTE
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2014 98,038 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 112,798 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 109,531 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2007 109,531 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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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48 RTE is a 1973 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 48 RTE, 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 48 RTE?

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What year was 48 RTE registered?

48 RTE is a 1973 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 May 1973.

Is 48 RTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 48 RTE shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 48 RTE have outstanding finance?

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