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BRR 793T

1979 Land Rover 88

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,005 mi
Last recorded50,005 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2018
Typical for 1979 Land Rover 8849,607 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRR 793T
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2018 50,005 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 49,516 miles

offside front brake has a slight bind

offside front brake has a slight bind

Fail 5 Apr 2017 49,516 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 76,950 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 75,958 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 1 May 2009 74,096 miles

small hole in osf chassis

Fail 30 Mar 2009 74,094 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 73,768 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

maximum free play in steering when checked at steering wheel

Fail 5 Nov 2007 73,659 miles

Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Oct 2006 70,856 miles

all steel brake pipes corroding covered in wax oil

off side front tyre cracking

rear floor streangtheners heavily corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2005 70,687 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2005 70,678 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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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BRR 793T is a 1979 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BRR 793T, 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.

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What year was BRR 793T registered?

BRR 793T is a 1979 Land Rover 88, first registered on 2 January 1979.

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