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BJR 488V

1980 Land Rover 88

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

31,723 mi
Last recorded31,723 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2006
Typical for 1980 Land Rover 8856,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJR 488V
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 23 Nov 2006 31,723 miles

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.

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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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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BJR 488V is a 1980 Land Rover 88, first registered on 7 February 1980.

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