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BFM 86L

1973 Land Rover 88

Cream Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,067 mi
Last recorded46,067 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 1973 Land Rover 8854,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBFM 86L
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1973
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 46,067 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside inner arch areas corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion to chassis etc (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 43,770 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 40,479 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

noise detected at nearside front wheel bearing indicating roughness - not at fail criteria

offside front floor section is holed outside prescribed area

offside front track rod end is worn - not at fail criteria

Pass 3 Jun 2016 38,494 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 38,493 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 May 2012 38,220 miles

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

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

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

fuel tank corroded

Fail 14 May 2012 38,220 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

fuel tank corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2010 38,139 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 38,139 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 37,142 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 36,786 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 36,455 miles

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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BFM 86L is a 1973 Land Rover 88 in Cream with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 BFM 86L, 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 BFM 86L registered?

BFM 86L is a 1973 Land Rover 88, first registered on 12 January 1973.

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