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BJG 957V

1980 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2021
Tests28 (15 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate53.6%

Mileage

73,197 mi
Last recorded73,197 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2020
Typical for 1980 Land Rover 8856,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJG 957V
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

15 pass 13 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2020 73,197 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside windscreen washer poor

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by bump stop (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 72,373 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 71,727 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 71,724 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2017 71,089 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Jul 2017 71,085 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 70,403 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 70,399 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 69,781 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 7 Aug 2015 69,771 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2014 69,132 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Aug 2014 69,130 miles

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

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 68,776 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 68,249 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 68,240 miles

Centre Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 67,757 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

driver seat rest and passanger seat rest are slightly insecure

Fail 18 Jul 2011 67,715 miles

Nearside Front Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

driver seat rest and passanger seat rest are slightly insecure

Pass 28 Jul 2010 66,953 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 66,949 miles

Centre Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

All 4 suspension leaf springs heavily corroded.

Corrosion to drivers door and door very weak.

Corrosion to fuel tank mounting bracket.

Corrosion to nearside and offside floor pans some to holes although not within a prescribed area.

Hazard lights not working to nearside when hazard switch switched on.

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 65,252 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

ounder side of vehicle has surface rust

Fail 13 Jul 2009 65,243 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

surface rust on under side of vehicle

Pass 6 Aug 2008 63,571 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 63,568 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 63,510 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 63,510 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 10 Nov 2006 63,504 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

offside front outrigger corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2006 63,279 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2005 60,619 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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BJG 957V is a 1980 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.

Across all 1980 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 56,685 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 BJG 957V, 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 46 years old, this Land Rover 88 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BJG 957V is a 1980 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 July 1980.

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