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BFC 837R

1977 Land Rover 88

Grey Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

35,258 mi
Last recorded35,258 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 1977 Land Rover 8858,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBFC 837R
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1977
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 35,258 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 35,132 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 35,005 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 34,882 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 34,831 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 34,302 miles

Front Slight Oil leak from sump

Pass 18 Aug 2011 34,298 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 34,203 miles

Battery insecure

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 34,203 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 9 May 2006 34,107 miles

slight binding to o/s/f brake,

slight hub play to n/s/f

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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BFC 837R is a 1977 Land Rover 88 in Grey with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1977 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 58,279 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 BFC 837R, 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 49 years old, this Land Rover 88 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BFC 837R?

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What year was BFC 837R registered?

BFC 837R is a 1977 Land Rover 88, first registered on 24 March 1977.

Is BFC 837R safe to buy?

The MOT history for BFC 837R shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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