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BOR 833V

1988 Land Rover 88

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

63,856 mi
Last recorded63,856 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2008
Typical for 1988 Land Rover 8848,930 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBOR 833V
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2008 63,856 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

headlamp switch worn

Fail 28 Aug 2008 63,808 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

headlamp switch worn

Pass 20 Aug 2007 62,809 miles

corrosion at n/s/r bumper stop (not in prescibed area)

steering track rod gaiter split (under bonnet)

Fail 20 Aug 2007 62,809 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

corrosion at n/s/r bumper stop (not in prescibed area)

steering track rod gaiter split (under bonnet)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 60,072 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 60,072 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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BOR 833V is a 1988 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1988 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 48,930 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 BOR 833V, 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 38 years old, this Land Rover 88 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BOR 833V registered?

BOR 833V is a 1988 Land Rover 88, first registered on 4 February 1988.

Is BOR 833V safe to buy?

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