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BFO 104V

1979 Land Rover 88

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

33,001 mi
Last recorded33,001 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2019
Typical for 1979 Land Rover 8849,607 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBFO 104V
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2019 33,001 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front prop shaft rear uj. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Drop arm ball joint. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 31 May 2019 32,998 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front prop shaft rear uj. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Drop arm ball joint. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 32,998 miles

all four lower shock obsorber bushes slightly worn

Pass 6 May 2015 32,998 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 32,998 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 32,998 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
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BFO 104V is a 1979 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BFO 104V, 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 BFO 104V registered?

BFO 104V is a 1979 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 December 1979.

Is BFO 104V safe to buy?

The MOT history for BFO 104V shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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