MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,152 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Chassis number not visible but built before 1980
Offside Front Washer Jet needs aligning better
Oil leak ()
metal parts of flexable hoses have slight corrosion
slight leak from power steering box
steering system slightly rough
steering system slightly tight
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Oil leak ()
metal parts of flexable hoses have slight corrosion
slight leak from power steering box
steering system slightly rough
steering system slightly tight
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
free play in steering
hand brake only just meeting requirment for test
slight leak from steering box
no seat belt due to age on log book
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
all brake discs slightly corroded due to lack of uses
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)
Nearside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a) DANGEROUS
Offside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a) DANGEROUS
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
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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BHF 429A is a 1971 Land Rover 88 in Orange with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
Across all 1971 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 55,950 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 BHF 429A, 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 55 years old, this Land Rover 88 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was BHF 429A registered?
BHF 429A is a 1971 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 January 1971.
Is BHF 429A safe to buy?
The MOT history for BHF 429A shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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