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BHY 250H

1999 Land Rover 88

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2017
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

89,290 mi
Last recorded89,290 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2016
Typical for 1999 Land Rover 8824,807 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHY 250H
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2016 89,290 miles

Nearside Front swivel joint leaking oil

Offside Front swivel joint leaking oil

Fail 12 Aug 2016 89,290 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Front swivel joint leaking oil

Offside Front swivel joint leaking oil

Pass 28 Nov 2014 88,245 miles

chassis corraded near bump stop

hub seals starting to leak

tyres starting to perish

Oil leak

Fail 24 Nov 2014 88,240 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

chassis corraded near bump stop

hub seals starting to leak

offside inner chassis corroaded near centre

slight play in wheel bearings

tyres starting to perish

Pass 15 May 2013 87,721 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 May 2013 87,721 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2009 87,681 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 87,681 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 30 Apr 2009 87,680 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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
Full Land Rover 88 reliability report

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BHY 250H is a 1999 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

Across all 1999 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 24,807 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 BHY 250H, 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 27 years old, this Land Rover 88 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BHY 250H registered?

BHY 250H is a 1999 Land Rover 88, first registered on 22 November 1999.

Is BHY 250H safe to buy?

The MOT history for BHY 250H shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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