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BCP 532V

1980 Land Rover 88

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

30,775 mi
Last recorded30,775 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2019
Typical for 1980 Land Rover 8856,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBCP 532V
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2019 30,775 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 30,775 miles

Body mounting fixings insecure o/s/f body mounting bolt / nut loose. (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Steering system fouling Both track rod links. (2.1.4 (a))

Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

All road springs corroded.

Both rear spring leaf clamps defective.

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Slight fluid leak from o/s/r drum area.

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Steering system stiff and advise attention.

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts and advise to change. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 30,702 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 21 Aug 2017 30,702 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded centre cross member (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 30,177 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 28,937 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil filler cap missing

Fail 29 Jul 2015 28,937 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil filler cap missing

Pass 17 Jul 2014 20,084 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 28,084 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 26,803 miles

Centre front seat removed

Neaside windscreen marked but not affecing the view of the road

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 24,753 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 24,752 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 22,825 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 22,824 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2010 20,946 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 18,805 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 18,805 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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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BCP 532V is a 1980 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1980 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 56,685 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 BCP 532V, 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 46 years old, this Land Rover 88 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BCP 532V is a 1980 Land Rover 88, first registered on 12 February 1980.

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