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BWY 830S

1978 Land Rover 90

Black Petrol 3990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

3,895 mi
Last recorded3,895 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2022
Typical for 1978 Land Rover 9086,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBWY 830S
MakeLand Rover
Model90
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,990cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2022 3,895 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 1,690 miles

Nearside Front Suspension globe slight leak

Pass 9 Oct 2017 849 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 849 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 464 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

near side front seat not fitted at time of test but seat belts and anchor points good

Fail 15 Sep 2016 464 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

near side front seat not fitted at time of test but seat belts and anchor points good

Pass 6 Sep 2014 430 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2014 430 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 99,664 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 99,664 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 97,411 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 94,451 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 93,282 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 93,064 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 93,064 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 21 May 2007 92,054 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 91,503 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 91,503 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Land Rover 90?

Based on 13,974 MOT tests across 967 vehicles.

71.3%
Pass Rate
1,508
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
967
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 394
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 361
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 320
position lamp(s) not working 318
Brake pipe excessively corroded 307
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BWY 830S is a 1978 Land Rover 90 in Black with a 3,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1978 Land Rover 90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 86,318 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 90 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 394 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BWY 830S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover 90 typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 48 years old, this Land Rover 90 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BWY 830S?

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What year was BWY 830S registered?

BWY 830S is a 1978 Land Rover 90, first registered on 1 February 1978.

Is BWY 830S safe to buy?

The MOT history for BWY 830S shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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