MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
728 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))
Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
clutch and brake pedal anti-slip wearing smooth
Central Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Fuel tank insecure rear bolts all loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
clutch and brake pedal anti-slip wearing smooth
Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired both (2.4.B.1c)
Gearbox mounting defective ()
Offside Body has slight corrosion by fuel tank (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak general ()
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)
Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped on axle (3.6.B.1)
Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired both (2.4.B.1c)
Gearbox mounting defective ()
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Body has slight corrosion by fuel tank (6.1.B.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Oil leak general ()
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded bottom of door pillar (5.2.6)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front and rear or rear mount (2.4.A.3)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings load space body mounts (6.1.B.2)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside floor under seat corroded
Oil leak ()
general corrosion
How Reliable is the Land Rover 88?
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BKS 283W is a 1981 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 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 BKS 283W, 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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BKS 283W is a 1981 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 June 1981.
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