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BTT 208T

1979 Land Rover 88

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

95,243 mi
Last recorded95,243 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2016
Typical for 1979 Land Rover 8849,607 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBTT 208T
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2016 95,243 miles

Nearside Bulkhead corroded outside prescribed area

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 94,574 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 94,571 miles

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)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 92,719 miles

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 6 Aug 2014 92,689 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 91,112 miles

o/s/f hub seal leaking

o/s/r tyre deterioated

Fail 29 Jul 2013 91,112 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 89,945 miles

offside rear tyre side wall is perishing

Fail 22 Aug 2012 89,945 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 88,786 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 88,784 miles

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)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 88,203 miles

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)

Fail 9 Aug 2010 88,201 miles

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)

Pass 11 May 2009 87,923 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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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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BTT 208T is a 1979 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 February 1979.

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