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BFV 877R

1979 Land Rover 88

Bronze Other 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

47,934 mi
Last recorded47,934 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 1979 Land Rover 8849,607 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBFV 877R
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1979
ColourBronze
Fuel typeOther
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 47,934 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2025 47,921 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2024 47,789 miles
Pass 21 May 2023 47,706 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 47,499 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 46,766 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2021 46,754 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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BFV 877R is a 1979 Land Rover 88 in Bronze with a 3,528cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BFV 877R, 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

How do I check the history of BFV 877R?

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What year was BFV 877R registered?

BFV 877R is a 1979 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 October 1979.

Is BFV 877R safe to buy?

The MOT history for BFV 877R shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BFV 877R have outstanding finance?

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