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BVY 558V

1980 Land Rover 88

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,816 mi
Last recorded53,816 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2009
Typical for 1980 Land Rover 8856,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBVY 558V
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2009 53,816 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

off side front seat belt buckle cover missing,head light pattern poor.slight play in both rear wheel bearing slight play,slight play in steering box.slight front brake judder.brake pedal slightly spongey.

Pass 23 Aug 2008 53,390 miles

drivers seat belt buckle poor

slight oil leaks

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

slight play in steering box

Pass 18 Aug 2007 52,859 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 52,859 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

drivers seat belt poor

front brakes slightly binding

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

very slight coolant leak

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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BVY 558V is a 1980 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1980 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 56,685 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 BVY 558V, 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 46 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 BVY 558V registered?

BVY 558V is a 1980 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 May 1980.

Is BVY 558V safe to buy?

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