MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
73,125 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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chassis slight corosion
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
nearside mirror cracked
oil leak
propshaft gaiter deteriorated
all leaf springs corroded
corrosion to chassis
gearbox oil leak
rear shock absorber bushes deteriorated
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
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)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
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)
both front tyres perishing
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
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
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)
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was BVP 824V registered?
BVP 824V is a 1979 Land Rover 88, first registered on 16 August 1979.
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