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BAO 242T

1979 Land Rover 88

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

41,832 mi
Last recorded41,832 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2017
Typical for 1979 Land Rover 8849,607 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAO 242T
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2017 41,832 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 41,251 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2014 41,247 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 40,337 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2013 40,337 miles

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)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 39,544 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2012 39,542 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 38,249 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 38,244 miles

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)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 37,546 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 37,333 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2008 37,332 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2005 34,752 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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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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BAO 242T is a 1979 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 January 1979.

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