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BJU 795T

1978 Land Rover 88

Grey Diesel 3628cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

21,154 mi
Last recorded21,154 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 1978 Land Rover 8853,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJU 795T
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1978
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,628cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 21,154 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2024 20,503 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 20,501 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 19,953 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 18,941 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 18,941 miles

Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 18,264 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 18,264 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 18,264 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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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BJU 795T is a 1978 Land Rover 88 in Grey with a 3,628cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1978 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 53,585 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 BJU 795T, 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 48 years old, this Land Rover 88 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BJU 795T?

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What year was BJU 795T registered?

BJU 795T is a 1978 Land Rover 88, first registered on 8 December 1978.

Is BJU 795T safe to buy?

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