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A479 BNT

1984 Land Rover 88

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

81,424 mi
Last recorded81,424 miles
Recorded on17 May 2025
Typical for 1984 Land Rover 8857,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA479 BNT
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 May 2025 81,424 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2024 81,096 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 80,711 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 80,693 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 80,580 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 79,472 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 78,575 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 78,142 miles

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 77,541 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 77,521 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 76,496 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 76,496 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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A479 BNT is a 1984 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1984 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 57,834 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 A479 BNT, 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 42 years old, this Land Rover 88 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A479 BNT registered?

A479 BNT is a 1984 Land Rover 88, first registered on 20 January 1984.

Is A479 BNT safe to buy?

The MOT history for A479 BNT shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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