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BTL 242L

1973 Land Rover 88

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

44,050 mi
Last recorded44,050 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 1973 Land Rover 8854,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBTL 242L
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 44,050 miles

slight blue smoke from exhaust

Pass 15 Jan 2025 43,283 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2025 43,254 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 42,529 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 41,701 miles

slight blue smoke from exhaust

Pass 11 Jan 2022 41,092 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 40,887 miles

Speedometer operation impaired mileage record same as last year (7.8 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 40,887 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 40,428 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fail 14 Jan 2019 40,421 miles

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))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 40,059 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2018 40,040 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement brake binding (3.5.1k)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 39,764 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 39,376 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 38,840 miles

shock absorber covers corroded

slight blue smoke from exhaust

Pass 15 Jan 2014 38,234 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2014 38,234 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 37,858 miles

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)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 37,124 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 36,457 miles

slight blue smoke

Fail 10 Jan 2011 36,446 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 35,619 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 35,222 miles

slight blue smoke

Pass 8 Jan 2008 34,429 miles

slight blue smoke

Pass 11 Jan 2007 33,887 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 33,018 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 32,953 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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.

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