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BVF 758T

1979 Land Rover 88

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

7,277 mi
Last recorded7,277 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2009
Typical for 1979 Land Rover 8849,607 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBVF 758T
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2009 7,277 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Oil leak

corroded/repaired ns sill/seatmount

corrosion ns bulkhead

various places underside vehicle corroding

Fail 14 Dec 2009 7,277 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Oil leak

corroded/repaired ns sill/seatmount

corrosion ns bulkhead

various places underside vehicle corroding

Pass 14 Jan 2008 6,999 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2007 6,664 miles

very slight fule leak frome pump

Pass 25 Jan 2006 6,266 miles

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

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 758T is a 1979 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 758T, 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 758T?

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What year was BVF 758T registered?

BVF 758T is a 1979 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 March 1979.

Is BVF 758T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BVF 758T shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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