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BVO 763T

1979 Land Rover 88

Grey Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

18,548 mi
Last recorded18,548 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2010
Typical for 1979 Land Rover 8849,607 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBVO 763T
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1979
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Oct 2010 18,548 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Near side front and off side rear tyre perishing.

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Off side mirror damaged.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Water pump excessive movement on pully

Pass 10 Sep 2009 18,489 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 18,489 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 18,431 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 18,059 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 18,059 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.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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BVO 763T is a 1979 Land Rover 88 in Grey 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 BVO 763T, 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

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What year was BVO 763T registered?

BVO 763T is a 1979 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 February 1979.

Is BVO 763T safe to buy?

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