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BFW 793X

1982 Land Rover 88

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2023
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,942 mi
Last recorded78,942 miles
Recorded on12 May 2022
Typical for 1982 Land Rover 8855,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBFW 793X
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2022 78,942 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2022 78,942 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded near steering linage components (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear lamp lenses damaged but not admitting any white light to rear

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

Pass 16 Apr 2021 77,849 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2020 76,633 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 76,631 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 brake pipes from master clyinder to union on chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2006 73,929 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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BFW 793X is a 1982 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 66.7%.

Across all 1982 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 55,682 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 BFW 793X, 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 44 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 BFW 793X registered?

BFW 793X is a 1982 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 January 1982.

Is BFW 793X safe to buy?

The MOT history for BFW 793X shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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