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BEC 881W

1980 Land Rover 88

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2021
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,993 mi
Last recorded79,993 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2020
Typical for 1980 Land Rover 8856,685 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBEC 881W
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2020 79,993 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front registration plate distorted

Non obligatory mirror missing

Offside Front Inner body securing bolts corroded/ likely to fail.

Offside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Rear cross member excessively corroded, but not welded to chassis, (not structural)

steering play

water leak

Fail 15 Apr 2020 79,991 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front registration plate distorted

Non obligatory mirror missing

Offside Front Inner body securing bolts corroded/ likely to fail.

Offside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Rear cross member excessively corroded, but not welded to chassis, (not structural)

steering play

water leak

Pass 27 Sep 2013 79,984 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 73,489 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
Full Land Rover 88 reliability report

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BEC 881W is a 1980 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 881W, 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 BEC 881W registered?

BEC 881W is a 1980 Land Rover 88, first registered on 22 December 1980.

Is BEC 881W safe to buy?

The MOT history for BEC 881W shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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