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BVO 764T

1979 Land Rover 88

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

90,509 mi
Last recorded90,509 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2007
Typical for 1979 Land Rover 8849,607 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBVO 764T
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2007 90,509 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 90,505 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 81,740 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 81,740 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2005 75,215 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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BVO 764T is a 1979 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 764T, 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 764T registered?

BVO 764T is a 1979 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 February 1979.

Is BVO 764T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BVO 764T shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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