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BAJ 480T

1979 Land Rover 88

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

32,802 mi
Last recorded32,802 miles
Recorded on16 May 2014
Typical for 1979 Land Rover 8849,607 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAJ 480T
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2014 32,802 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 62,589 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 32,053 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 30,803 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 30,801 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 60,586 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 58,825 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2009 58,779 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 57,783 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 57,777 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 22 Jan 2007 56,859 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 56,826 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2005 56,822 miles

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

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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BAJ 480T is a 1979 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1979 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 49,607 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 BAJ 480T, 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 47 years old, this Land Rover 88 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BAJ 480T registered?

BAJ 480T is a 1979 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 February 1979.

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The MOT history for BAJ 480T shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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