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BEW 746V

1979 Land Rover 88

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2024
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

13,029 mi
Last recorded13,029 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2023
Typical for 1979 Land Rover 8849,607 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBEW 746V
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2023 13,029 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 12,522 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2022 12,522 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 10,861 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2019 10,861 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system pipes at T junction (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 10,538 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 10,528 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2012 7,643 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 1 Aug 2012 7,489 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 3,928 miles

all 4 road tyres have cracking in tread areas

o/s/r indicator slightly discoloured

o/s/r upper shock absorber bolted in with a different bolt

under body coated in underseal

Fail 4 Aug 2011 3,918 miles

Front Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

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

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

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

all 4 road tyres have cracking in tread areas

o/s/r indicator slightly discoloured

o/s/r upper shock absorber bolted in with a different bolt

under body coated in underseal

Pass 8 Apr 2009 3,512 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 3,485 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 3,481 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

o/s and n/s front bulkhead corosion

o/s and n/s front swivel seals leaking

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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BEW 746V is a 1979 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1979 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 49,607 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 BEW 746V, 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 47 years old, this Land Rover 88 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BEW 746V registered?

BEW 746V is a 1979 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 August 1979.

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