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BKL 14T

1978 Land Rover 88

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,115 mi
Last recorded83,115 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2009
Typical for 1978 Land Rover 8853,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBKL 14T
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2009 83,115 miles

brake fluid is contaminated and requires changing

front and rear diff input shafts are leaking oil

Pass 30 Jan 2008 80,983 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

all tyres perishd

head lamps not the same pattern

oil leak o/s front hub

Fail 22 Jan 2008 80,983 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

all tyres perishd

head lamps not the same pattern

oil leak o/s front hub

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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BKL 14T is a 1978 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BKL 14T, 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 BKL 14T?

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What year was BKL 14T registered?

BKL 14T is a 1978 Land Rover 88, first registered on 16 November 1978.

Is BKL 14T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BKL 14T shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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