MOT Status
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44,050 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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slight blue smoke from exhaust
Nearside Front Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
slight blue smoke from exhaust
Speedometer operation impaired mileage record same as last year (7.8 (b) (i))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement brake binding (3.5.1k)
shock absorber covers corroded
slight blue smoke from exhaust
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
offside front tyre slight cracking
Nearside Rear Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
offside front tyre slight cracking
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
slight blue smoke
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
slight blue smoke
slight blue smoke
slight blue smoke
Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the Land Rover 88?
Based on 159,893 MOT tests across 17,464 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BTL 242L is a 1973 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 BTL 242L, 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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How do I check the history of BTL 242L?
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What year was BTL 242L registered?
BTL 242L is a 1973 Land Rover 88, first registered on 8 June 1973.
Is BTL 242L safe to buy?
The MOT history for BTL 242L shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does BTL 242L have outstanding finance?
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