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BVW 834T

1978 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2013
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,075 mi
Last recorded69,075 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2012
Typical for 1978 Land Rover 8853,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBVW 834T
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2012 69,075 miles

battery insecure

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2011 69,075 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 69,075 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

offside front tyre deteriorated

Pass 5 Jun 2010 69,075 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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BVW 834T is a 1978 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1978 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 53,585 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 BVW 834T, 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 48 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 BVW 834T?

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What year was BVW 834T registered?

BVW 834T is a 1978 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is BVW 834T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BVW 834T shows 4 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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