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BLG 505W

1981 Land Rover 88

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2022
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

65,634 mi
Last recorded65,634 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2021
Typical for 1981 Land Rover 8856,095 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLG 505W
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2021 65,634 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 64,313 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 64,128 miles

Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 63,892 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 63,890 miles

Nearside Front Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2005 63,215 miles

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

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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BLG 505W is a 1981 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BLG 505W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BLG 505W registered?

BLG 505W is a 1981 Land Rover 88, first registered on 16 June 1981.

Is BLG 505W safe to buy?

The MOT history for BLG 505W shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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