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BYY 943V

1980 Land Rover 88

White Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

92,529 mi
Last recorded92,529 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2019
Typical for 1980 Land Rover 8856,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBYY 943V
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2019 92,529 miles

Nearside Front hub slight oil leak

Offside Front hub slight oil leak

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2019 92,529 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front hub slight oil leak

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front hub slight oil leak

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 89,901 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/f and n/s/f (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Aug 2010 89,664 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 May 2009 89,757 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 89,703 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 89,654 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 May 2006 89,507 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 6 May 2006 89,498 miles

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)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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BYY 943V is a 1980 Land Rover 88 in White with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BYY 943V, 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 BYY 943V registered?

BYY 943V is a 1980 Land Rover 88, first registered on 7 May 1980.

Is BYY 943V safe to buy?

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