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BUX 447L

1973 Land Rover 88

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

14,651 mi
Last recorded14,651 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2014
Typical for 1973 Land Rover 8854,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBUX 447L
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2014 14,651 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Oct 2014 14,642 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2013 14,374 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2012 13,782 miles

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

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

o/s/r hub seal leaking

vehicle undersealed

Fail 14 Aug 2012 13,773 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

o/s/r hub seal leaking

vehicle undersealed

Pass 16 Aug 2011 11,928 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 9,726 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 7,826 miles

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

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

marks of oil on offside rear brake back plate not effecting brake performance

Fail 29 Jul 2009 7,817 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

marks of oil on offside rear brake back plate not effecting brake performance

Pass 10 Oct 2007 6,112 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 4,609 miles

all chassis and brake pipes coated in underseal

park brake lever clevis and pins worn

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
Full Land Rover 88 reliability report

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BUX 447L is a 1973 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BUX 447L, 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 BUX 447L registered?

BUX 447L is a 1973 Land Rover 88, first registered on 12 January 1973.

Is BUX 447L safe to buy?

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