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BCJ 738L

1973 Land Rover 88

Grey Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2018
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

85,262 mi
Last recorded85,262 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 1973 Land Rover 8854,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBCJ 738L
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1973
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2017 85,262 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 85,262 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid offside and nearside (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 85,221 miles

Nearside Rear swollen with corrosion and dirt.

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear swollen with corrosion and dirt.

oil leak from oil pressure switch on oil filter housing.

Fail 7 Oct 2015 85,219 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid offside & nearside (8.2.3)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

oil leak from oil pressure switch on oil filter housing.

Pass 14 Oct 2014 85,173 miles

Both front tyres showing extensive cracking in tread area and sidewalls but not exposing ply or cords. ( retreaded tyres showing year code 1997).

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 1 Oct 2014 85,172 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Both front tyres showing extensive cracking in tread area and sidewalls but not exposing ply or cords. ( retreaded tyres showing year code 1997).

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Dec 2006 84,865 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 84,370 miles

lh rear brake binding slightly without brakes †being applied.

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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BCJ 738L is a 1973 Land Rover 88 in Grey with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BCJ 738L, 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 BCJ 738L registered?

BCJ 738L is a 1973 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 January 1973.

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