MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,746 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
Oil leak engine ()
Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Oil leak ()
both front tyres perished
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Oil leak ()
Rear exhaust mounting broken
both front tyres perished
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
n/s/f outer half shaft seal leaking
Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
n/s/f outer half shaft seal leaking
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
slight play in front prop u/j
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
slight play in front prop u/j
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b) DANGEROUS
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
o/s/f seat mounting ( tub ) corroded
steering may be stiff when turning from the wheels
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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BWY 396S is a 1978 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 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 BWY 396S, 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.
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What year was BWY 396S registered?
BWY 396S is a 1978 Land Rover 88, first registered on 11 April 1978.
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