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BVF 756T

1979 Land Rover 88

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

3,334 mi
Last recorded3,334 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1979 Land Rover 8849,607 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBVF 756T
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 3,334 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Upper Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt At steering box (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 May 2026 3,334 miles

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn frontmost (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Position lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Upper Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt At steering box (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 May 2025 2,350 miles

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt upper drag link upper ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 2 May 2025 2,350 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt upper drag link upper ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2006 2,046 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 2,045 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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BVF 756T is a 1979 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BVF 756T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BVF 756T?

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What year was BVF 756T registered?

BVF 756T is a 1979 Land Rover 88, first registered on 22 February 1979.

Is BVF 756T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BVF 756T shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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