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BKU 530L

1973 Land Rover 88

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

7,538 mi
Last recorded7,538 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2017
Typical for 1973 Land Rover 8854,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBKU 530L
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2017 7,538 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 6,617 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 6,616 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 5,500 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 2,082 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 379 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 96,108 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 91,913 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 91,913 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 89,207 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 88,733 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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BKU 530L is a 1973 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BKU 530L, 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 BKU 530L?

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What year was BKU 530L registered?

BKU 530L is a 1973 Land Rover 88, first registered on 21 March 1973.

Is BKU 530L safe to buy?

The MOT history for BKU 530L shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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