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BVG 151E

1975 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,227 mi
Last recorded59,227 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 1975 Land Rover 8847,647 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBVG 151E
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1975
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2019 59,227 miles

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2015 59,125 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 58,825 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 55,524 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 30 Apr 2012 52,989 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 52,989 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 51,416 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 51,372 miles

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 16 May 2009 49,827 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 48,592 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 46,760 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 46,676 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Rear Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

All brakes have slight bind

Coolant leak

Oil leak

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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BVG 151E is a 1975 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1975 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 47,647 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 BVG 151E, 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 51 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 BVG 151E?

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What year was BVG 151E registered?

BVG 151E is a 1975 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 March 1975.

Is BVG 151E safe to buy?

The MOT history for BVG 151E shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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