MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
69,224 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Body has slight corrosion front body to chassis (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
all four tyres perishing
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
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)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Body has slight corrosion front body to chassis (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
all four tyres perishing
battery earth loose
Nearside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Offside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Land Rover 88?
Based on 159,893 MOT tests across 17,464 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BDM 820J is a 1970 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
Across all 1970 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 47,581 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 BDM 820J, 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 56 years old, this Land Rover 88 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was BDM 820J registered?
BDM 820J is a 1970 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 August 1970.
Is BDM 820J safe to buy?
The MOT history for BDM 820J shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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