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BAH 405T

1978 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2019
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

82,268 mi
Last recorded82,268 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 1978 Land Rover 8853,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAH 405T
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 29 May 2019 82,268 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis 2 places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 82,268 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel tight to rotate

Vehicle corroded in various points.

Vehicle under-sealed

Fail 23 Apr 2018 82,263 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Wheel tight to rotate

Vehicle corroded in various points.

Vehicle under-sealed

Pass 13 Apr 2017 82,142 miles

chassis corroded

chassis undersealed

Fail 8 Apr 2017 82,142 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis (2.4.A.3)

chassis corroded

chassis undersealed

Pass 14 Apr 2016 82,129 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 82,128 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 82,001 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Apr 2015 82,001 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 81,804 miles

Oil leak

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 81,662 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 81,662 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 81,210 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

Underside of vehicle showing corrosion.

Pass 9 Mar 2011 80,222 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 80,203 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (2.4.B.7a)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2009 78,761 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 78,871 miles

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

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

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 78,621 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 78,621 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 76,871 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 76,871 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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BAH 405T is a 1978 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

Across all 1978 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 53,585 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 BAH 405T, 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 48 years old, this Land Rover 88 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BAH 405T registered?

BAH 405T is a 1978 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 August 1978.

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