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BPA 50T

1979 Land Rover 88

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

9,029 mi
Last recorded9,029 miles
Recorded on23 May 2011
Typical for 1979 Land Rover 8849,607 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBPA 50T
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2011 9,029 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 90,029 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 89,775 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 89,775 miles

Brake pedal fouling on other parts of the vehicle (3.3.A.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 May 2009 89,411 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 89,411 miles

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 88,044 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 87,127 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 87,127 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

O/S front swivel hub leaking

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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BPA 50T is a 1979 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1979 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 49,607 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 BPA 50T, 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 47 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 BPA 50T registered?

BPA 50T is a 1979 Land Rover 88, first registered on 12 January 1979.

Is BPA 50T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BPA 50T shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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