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BUO 272L

1973 Land Rover 88

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

13,273 mi
Last recorded13,273 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2018
Typical for 1973 Land Rover 8854,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBUO 272L
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2018 13,273 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2018 13,250 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Vehicle Identification Number not displayed (0.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2014 12,159 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 11,626 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 11,564 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Detachable tow ball quick release mechanism does not secure the tow ball arm as intended (6.6.4b)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 11,158 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 11,158 miles

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

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

Inner Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 10,681 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 2 Feb 2011 10,681 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 10,358 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 10,145 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 28 Jan 2009 10,145 miles

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 4,815 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 9,807 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

No Main-beam tell-tale on dash.

O/S/F Shackel pin securing bolt has split pin through lock nut.

Pass 25 Nov 2006 8,024 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 8,017 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

osf chassis corroded by leaf spring mount

play in steering drop arm, through crossmember

Pass 8 Nov 2005 6,412 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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BUO 272L is a 1973 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 BUO 272L, 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 BUO 272L registered?

BUO 272L is a 1973 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 January 1973.

Is BUO 272L safe to buy?

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