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BDE 655V

1980 Land Rover 88

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

89,163 mi
Last recorded89,163 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2007
Typical for 1980 Land Rover 8856,685 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBDE 655V
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 17 Jan 2007 89,163 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2005 88,315 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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BDE 655V is a 1980 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BDE 655V, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BDE 655V registered?

BDE 655V is a 1980 Land Rover 88, first registered on 2 May 1980.

Is BDE 655V safe to buy?

The MOT history for BDE 655V shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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