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BRG 249V

1980 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2020
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,793 mi
Last recorded91,793 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2019
Typical for 1980 Land Rover 8856,685 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRG 249V
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2019 91,793 miles

Offside suspension low

Pass 4 Dec 2018 90,133 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2018 90,131 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 88,113 miles

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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BRG 249V is a 1980 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1980 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 56,685 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 BRG 249V, 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 46 years old, this Land Rover 88 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BRG 249V registered?

BRG 249V is a 1980 Land Rover 88, first registered on 7 March 1980.

Is BRG 249V safe to buy?

The MOT history for BRG 249V shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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