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BVP 824V

1979 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

73,125 mi
Last recorded73,125 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2019
Typical for 1979 Land Rover 8849,607 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBVP 824V
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2019 73,125 miles

chassis slight corosion

Fail 19 Jul 2019 73,113 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength off side rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

chassis slight corosion

Pass 17 Apr 2018 73,108 miles

nearside mirror cracked

oil leak

propshaft gaiter deteriorated

all leaf springs corroded

corrosion to chassis

gearbox oil leak

rear shock absorber bushes deteriorated

Pass 11 Jan 2017 73,108 miles

corrosion to front part of chassis (bump stops)

corrosion to rear part of chassis (bump stops)

offside rear brake back plate damp

oil leak

prop shaft gaiter damaged

Pass 7 Jan 2016 67,604 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 67,604 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s front chassie (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s out rigger (5.2.6)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 67,515 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 67,515 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 67,087 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 67,087 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 66,861 miles

both front tyres perishing

Fail 12 Jan 2012 66,861 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both front tyres perishing

Fail 29 Sep 2010 66,647 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 66,647 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 66,528 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 66,212 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 9 Jun 2008 66,212 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 May 2007 65,744 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 65,354 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

rear crossmember corroded and holed but not within 30cm of prescribed area

slight inbalance on front brakes

Fail 18 May 2006 65,354 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

rear crossmember corroded and holed but not within 30cm of prescribed area

slight inbalance on front brakes

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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BVP 824V is a 1979 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 BVP 824V, 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.

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BVP 824V is a 1979 Land Rover 88, first registered on 16 August 1979.

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