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BWP 482M

1973 Land Rover 88

Black Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

49,103 mi
Last recorded49,103 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2019
Typical for 1973 Land Rover 8854,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBWP 482M
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1973
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2019 49,103 miles

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened all springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 48,853 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

slight corrosion under vehicle

slight oil leaks

Pass 31 Aug 2017 48,422 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 47,177 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 47,177 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt At rear axle (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 45,886 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 45,818 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 45,817 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear fog lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 44,992 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both front hub seals slight misting of oil

Pass 6 Dec 2011 44,478 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 44,465 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Dec 2010 42,964 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 5 Dec 2009 36,349 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 36,336 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 31,029 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 30,856 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Outer Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 26,454 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 25,176 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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BWP 482M is a 1973 Land Rover 88 in Black with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BWP 482M, 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 BWP 482M registered?

BWP 482M is a 1973 Land Rover 88, first registered on 18 October 1973.

Is BWP 482M safe to buy?

The MOT history for BWP 482M shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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