MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
43,149 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)
Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Land Rover 88?
Based on 159,893 MOT tests across 17,464 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BFW 978X is a 1982 Land Rover 88 in Beige with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 978X, 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.
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What year was BFW 978X registered?
BFW 978X is a 1982 Land Rover 88, first registered on 17 February 1982.
Is BFW 978X safe to buy?
The MOT history for BFW 978X shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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