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BAY 882T

1978 Land Rover 88

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

24,700 mi
Last recorded24,700 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2012
Typical for 1978 Land Rover 8853,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAY 882T
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2012 24,700 miles

Oil leak

all tyres cracking & perished

Pass 24 Aug 2011 23,724 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 23,724 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 22,391 miles

cut in tread of n/s/r tyre.

handbrake linkage showing signs of wear.

n/s/f and o/s/r shock absorber lower bushes deteriorating.

Pass 21 Aug 2009 20,347 miles

slight lift in n/s/r hub assembly

slight pull to left when braking.

Pass 20 Aug 2008 18,435 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear brake drums damp possible axle seals.

rear tyres cracking.

Pass 13 Aug 2007 16,326 miles

both rear tyre walls cracking.

play in n/s/f wheel bearing.

play in n/s/r wheel bearing.

rear back plates damp advise investigation.

rear rubber mounting on exhaust deteriorating.

Pass 11 Aug 2006 50,337 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 50,336 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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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BAY 882T is a 1978 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 BAY 882T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BAY 882T registered?

BAY 882T is a 1978 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 October 1978.

Is BAY 882T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BAY 882T shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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