MOT Status
Mileage
31,723 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Brake servo damaged and function impaired (3.6.A.2c)
Brake valve insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)
Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Lower Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Front Leaf spring linkage pin not correctly positioned (2.4.B.3a)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
aux belt require adjusting/ noisy
fog light not fitted due to age
front road leaf sp[rings spreading
indicator switch not cancelling
initial movement to both wiper arm pivot points
initial movement to o/s/r wheel bearing
n/s/r brake puipe showing surface corrosion
oil leak from handbrake drum
rear number plate discoloured
fuel pipes insecure from chassis
o/s/f brake back plate damp also excessive grease loss from swivel hub
starter fowling body
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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BJR 488V is a 1980 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.
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 BJR 488V, 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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What year was BJR 488V registered?
BJR 488V is a 1980 Land Rover 88, first registered on 7 February 1980.
Is BJR 488V safe to buy?
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