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BFG 611T

1979 Land Rover 88

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

85,090 mi
Last recorded85,090 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2019
Typical for 1979 Land Rover 8849,607 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBFG 611T
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2019 85,090 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 83,551 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 82,532 miles

both rear tyres wearing low and perished

Fail 12 Sep 2017 82,529 miles

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres wearing low and perished

Pass 12 Sep 2016 80,902 miles

Front universal joint on rear prop shaft slightly worn.

Pass 3 Sep 2015 78,762 miles

drop arm ball joint slight play

o/s middle out rigger slight corrosion

Pass 26 Aug 2014 78,087 miles

slight play in drop arm ball joint

Pass 3 Sep 2013 77,736 miles

drop arm ball joint slight play

rear exhaust mounts slight corrosion

Fail 29 Aug 2013 77,736 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

drop arm ball joint slight play

rear exhaust mounts slight corrosion

Pass 4 Sep 2012 77,092 miles

o/s drop arm slight play in ball joint

Pass 6 Sep 2011 75,723 miles

engine oil leak

n/s/r cross member slight corrosion

slight play in drop arm ball joint

Pass 2 Sep 2010 73,092 miles

engine oil leak

o/s/f chassi slight corrosion

o/s/f wheel bearing slight noise

slight play in drop arm ball joint

Pass 19 Sep 2009 70,512 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 70,511 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 67,918 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 65,528 miles

Nearside Front brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 62,864 miles

Nearside Front brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres wearing thin

Pass 14 Sep 2005 60,780 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2005 60,780 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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BFG 611T is a 1979 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 BFG 611T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BFG 611T registered?

BFG 611T is a 1979 Land Rover 88, first registered on 27 February 1979.

Is BFG 611T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BFG 611T shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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