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BRW 149T

1978 Land Rover 88

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2016
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

1,562 mi
Last recorded1,562 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2020
Typical for 1978 Land Rover 8853,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRW 149T
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 28 Apr 2020 1,562 miles

Central Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting marked up (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt installation anchorage insecure (10.1 (d))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail (marked up) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (marked up) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail (marked up) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak coming from cap on coolant bottle ()

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security seatbelt anchor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box gearbox and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front axle swivel joints leaking

chassis undersealed

front screen frame corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2015 1,527 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 1,522 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 1,153 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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BRW 149T is a 1978 Land Rover 88 in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1978 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 53,585 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 BRW 149T, 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 48 years old, this Land Rover 88 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BRW 149T registered?

BRW 149T is a 1978 Land Rover 88, first registered on 8 August 1978.

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