CarVerify

Free Car Check

BVY 881R

1977 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2250cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

23,058 mi
Last recorded23,058 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2019
Typical for 1977 Land Rover 8858,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBVY 881R
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2019 23,058 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 22,774 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 22,630 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 22,419 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 22,352 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front bumper corroded

n/s mirror not fitted

no seat belts fitted

rear axle braceing corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2014 22,240 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

No mirror fitted to n/s of vehicle No seat belts fitted.

Pass 25 Sep 2013 71,967 miles

underside of vehicle has been welded and undersealed

Pass 8 Oct 2012 21,815 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Oct 2012 21,815 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight brake bind at both rear wheels

Pass 27 Sep 2011 21,712 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight corrosion around n/s/f body to chassis outrigger mount

Pass 13 Sep 2010 21,513 miles

Exhaust is corroded but is still secure & not leaking

O/s/f wing holed But not sharp

Pass 23 Sep 2009 21,395 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 21,095 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s headlight is a sealed beam type and o/s is a conventional type but still meet all criteria of the description of a "matched pair"

Fail 22 Sep 2008 21,095 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s headlight is a sealed beam type and o/s is a conventional type but still meet all criteria of the description of a "matched pair"

Pass 25 Sep 2007 20,858 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 20,443 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 20,189 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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
Full Land Rover 88 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BVY 881R is a 1977 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 1977 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 58,279 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 881R, 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 49 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 BVY 881R?

You can check the full history of BVY 881R by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BVY 881R registered?

BVY 881R is a 1977 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 June 1977.

Is BVY 881R safe to buy?

The MOT history for BVY 881R shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BVY 881R have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BVY 881R. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.