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BHS 205X

1981 Land Rover 88

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

82,699 mi
Last recorded82,699 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2024
Typical for 1981 Land Rover 8856,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHS 205X
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2024 82,699 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2024 82,499 miles

Offside Front Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Leaf spring anchor pin or bush likely to become detached rear bolts too short (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2023 79,835 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 77,773 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 75,926 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 73,906 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 71,028 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 69,469 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 66,844 miles

Offside Rear Oil leak ()

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 62,810 miles

Offside Rear Axle leak

Pass 11 Apr 2015 52,352 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 52,292 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 5 Jul 2010 52,203 miles

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

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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BHS 205X is a 1981 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BHS 205X, 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 BHS 205X registered?

BHS 205X is a 1981 Land Rover 88, first registered on 20 August 1981.

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