MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,390 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
under body corrosion by near side rear chassis mount
Brake performance not tested leak from nsr (1.2.1 (g))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
under body corroded by near side rear chassis mount
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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BFW 225W is a 1981 Land Rover 88 in Grey with a 2,249cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1981 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 56,095 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 BFW 225W, 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 45 years old, this Land Rover 88 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was BFW 225W registered?
BFW 225W is a 1981 Land Rover 88, first registered on 31 December 1981.
Is BFW 225W safe to buy?
The MOT history for BFW 225W shows 3 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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