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BEC 707W

1980 Land Rover 88

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

79,910 mi
Last recorded79,910 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 1980 Land Rover 8856,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBEC 707W
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2019 79,910 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 79,883 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rear uj (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 4 May 2017 79,859 miles

Front bumper cororded

Nearside Front swiffel joint play

repairs to bulkhead

Pass 18 Apr 2016 79,842 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front swiffel bushes slight play

both front tyres cracking

drivers seat movement stiff

n/s seatback not secure

underside heavily blacked including brake pipes

Pass 3 Feb 2015 79,830 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 79,822 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 79,820 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 79,796 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 79,749 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 79,695 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 79,636 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 79,552 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 79,447 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 79,359 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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BEC 707W is a 1980 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BEC 707W, 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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What year was BEC 707W registered?

BEC 707W is a 1980 Land Rover 88, first registered on 23 December 1980.

Is BEC 707W safe to buy?

The MOT history for BEC 707W shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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