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BPM 188B

1979 Land Rover 88

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2014
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

27,884 mi
Last recorded27,884 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2013
Typical for 1979 Land Rover 8849,607 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBPM 188B
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2013 27,884 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 27,870 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 25,378 miles

front diff output shaft loose

nearside front leaf spring, front anchor slightly damaged but not loose

offside rear tyre has a cut but no cords exposed

rear prop shaft, rear UJ loose to diff

Fail 20 Jun 2012 25,378 miles

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

front diff output shaft loose

nearside front leaf spring, front anchor slightly damaged but not loose

offside rear tyre has a cut but no cords exposed

rear prop shaft, rear UJ loose to diff

Pass 25 Jun 2011 23,488 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2011 23,484 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

corrosion to vehicle

slight play in front prop, front UJ joint

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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BPM 188B is a 1979 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BPM 188B, 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

How do I check the history of BPM 188B?

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What year was BPM 188B registered?

BPM 188B is a 1979 Land Rover 88, first registered on 29 June 1979.

Is BPM 188B safe to buy?

The MOT history for BPM 188B shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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