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BHY 799J

1971 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

7,251 mi
Last recorded7,251 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2021
Typical for 1971 Land Rover 8855,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHY 799J
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2021 7,251 miles
Fail 18 May 2021 7,246 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced FOOT WELL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OUT RIGGER (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Apr 2020 7,144 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 7,025 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 7,020 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced X MEMBER (6.1.1 (c) (i))

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 6,856 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 6,847 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play on hub (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 12 Nov 2016 6,618 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 6,509 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 6,500 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings OUTRIGGER (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 6,382 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 6,286 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 6,286 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2012 6,181 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2012 6,169 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2011 5,951 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2011 5,941 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Fail 27 Aug 2011 5,929 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

major oil leak from rear diff

Pass 26 Jun 2010 5,447 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Jun 2009 4,761 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 3,929 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 3,174 miles

Off-eide front swivel ball houesing has slight movement

Pass 13 May 2006 3,153 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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BHY 799J is a 1971 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 BHY 799J, 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 BHY 799J registered?

BHY 799J is a 1971 Land Rover 88, first registered on 14 May 1971.

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