MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
41,832 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Oil leak
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
both front tyres perished
nearside rear halfshaft leaking oil
nearside rear tyre perished
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Oil leak
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
both front tyres perished
nearside rear halfshaft leaking oil
nearside rear tyre perished
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Both offside leaf springs have weakened allowing body to sag
Both tractor joints leaking
Nearside front lower shock bush has slight play
Surface corrosion all over chassis
oil leak
Centre Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Both offside leaf springs have weakened allowing body to sag
Both tractor joints leaking
Nearside front lower shock bush has slight play
Nearside rear hub leaking
Surface corrosion all over chassis
oil leak
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
NO REAR FOG LIGHT FITTED [NOT REQUIRED] FRONT AND REAR SPRINGS CORRODED UNDER SIDE OF VEHICLE CORRODED AND PATCH WELDED ALL METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED
PLAY IN FRONT STEERING JOINTS VEHICLE LEANS TO ONE SIDE
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Underside of vehicle very corroded
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Underside of vehicle very corroded
How Reliable is the Land Rover 88?
Based on 159,893 MOT tests across 17,464 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BAO 242T is a 1979 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 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 BAO 242T, 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 BAO 242T registered?
BAO 242T is a 1979 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 January 1979.
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