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BFE 94S

1978 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2019
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

65,123 mi
Last recorded65,123 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2018
Typical for 1978 Land Rover 8853,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBFE 94S
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 23 Mar 2018 65,123 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Mar 2017 64,014 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 62,872 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2015 61,950 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2014 60,953 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2013 59,862 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 58,272 miles

nearside rear tyre cut in sidewall

Pass 21 Mar 2011 56,656 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 55,283 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 54,309 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 53,624 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 52,912 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 51,890 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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BFE 94S 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 100%.

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 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 BFE 94S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BFE 94S?

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What year was BFE 94S registered?

BFE 94S is a 1978 Land Rover 88, first registered on 9 June 1978.

Is BFE 94S safe to buy?

The MOT history for BFE 94S shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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