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BDV 193T

1978 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

8,147 mi
Last recorded8,147 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2016
Typical for 1978 Land Rover 8853,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBDV 193T
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2016 8,147 miles

all tyres badle perrished

n/sf tractor joint leaking

no center seat belt

o/s/f shocker bush worn

Fail 9 Nov 2016 8,143 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

all tyres badle perrished

n/sf tractor joint leaking

no center seat belt

o/s/f shocker bush worn

Pass 13 Oct 2015 7,842 miles

Nearside Front hub seal leaking

Fail 9 Oct 2015 7,839 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front hub seal leaking

Pass 9 Oct 2014 5,596 miles

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

front brakes pull slightly to right

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 6 Oct 2014 5,537 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brakes pull slightly to right

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 1 Oct 2013 3,514 miles

all tyres badly perishing

slight weap from nearside front hub

welding repairs to chassis

Pass 2 Oct 2012 2,338 miles

front hub swivells pitted

front/rear tyres cracking

welding repairs to chassis

Pass 21 Sep 2011 1,836 miles

front hub swivells pitted

welding repairs carried out to chassis

Pass 30 Sep 2010 1,649 miles

Front hub swivels pitted

Weld repairs to chassis

Fail 24 Jan 2007 1,620 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2005 1,616 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2005 1,615 miles

Centre Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Nearside Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

ALL FOUR TYRES PERISHED.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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BDV 193T is a 1978 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 BDV 193T, 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.

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What year was BDV 193T registered?

BDV 193T is a 1978 Land Rover 88, first registered on 4 October 1978.

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