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BHF 429A

1971 Land Rover 88

Orange Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2024
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

126,152 mi
Last recorded126,152 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2023
Typical for 1971 Land Rover 8855,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHF 429A
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1971
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2023 126,152 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Chassis number not visible but built before 1980

Offside Front Washer Jet needs aligning better

Pass 18 Aug 2017 125,510 miles

Oil leak ()

metal parts of flexable hoses have slight corrosion

slight leak from power steering box

steering system slightly rough

steering system slightly tight

Fail 11 Aug 2017 125,510 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2016 123,494 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 121,298 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2015 121,276 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 118,694 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 16 Jul 2009 118,689 miles

Nearside Rear Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 117,412 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 113,642 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 113,639 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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