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BDE 86V

1980 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2022
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

82,708 mi
Last recorded82,708 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2021
Typical for 1980 Land Rover 8856,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBDE 86V
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2021 82,708 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 82,701 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mounting chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mount chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mounting chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mount chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Spare tyre defective excessively perished/cords visible ()

Pass 20 May 2019 82,393 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2019 82,393 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2016 81,297 miles

All tyres have various cracks and are perished but no chords exposed

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Fail 27 Oct 2016 81,297 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Mounting bracket has rotted through,spring inadequately mounted (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

All tyres perished

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Oct 2016 81,263 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right no adjusters (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired rear hanger (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Nearside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis steering damper mount (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right adjuster heads stripped (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush both (2.4.B.2)

Offside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush both (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear unable to turn road wheel by hand, bearing not tested

all tyres are very badly perished

chassis is getting very thin

offside inner bulkhead repair very poor

suspect steering box leak

Pass 3 Apr 2014 80,946 miles

bothside rear tyre/s outer wall cracking.

front exhaust pipe at joint- gasket blowing.

offside front brake pipe/s above chassi rail corroded.

Pass 2 Apr 2013 80,625 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 30 Mar 2013 80,621 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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 86V is a 1980 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 86V, 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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BDE 86V is a 1980 Land Rover 88, first registered on 16 April 1980.

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