MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,243 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Bulkhead corroded outside prescribed area
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)
Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b) DANGEROUS
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
o/s/f hub seal leaking
o/s/r tyre deterioated
Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)
Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
o/s/f hub seal leaking
o/s/r tyre deterioated
offside rear tyre side wall is perishing
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)
offside rear tyre side wall is perishing
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
How Reliable is the Land Rover 88?
Based on 159,893 MOT tests across 17,464 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BTT 208T is a 1979 Land Rover 88 in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 BTT 208T, 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 BTT 208T registered?
BTT 208T is a 1979 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 February 1979.
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