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BPO 734W

1981 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

70,868 mi
Last recorded70,868 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2021
Typical for 1981 Land Rover 8856,095 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBPO 734W
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2021 70,868 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 70,868 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 70,487 miles

corrosion to n/s/f floor

Pass 15 Oct 2019 69,763 miles

poor security to front a frame

Fail 15 Oct 2019 69,761 miles

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

poor security to front a frame

Pass 26 Nov 2018 69,742 miles

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2018 69,742 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Fuel tank leaking on top around sender unit (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 69,338 miles

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

Offside fuel tank, front bracket corroded.

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 67,451 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 25 Oct 2016 67,443 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 64,593 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 63,576 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 63,569 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 59,926 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 58,948 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 57,974 miles

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

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

Slight front brake imbalance

Pass 18 May 2010 55,877 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

corrosion to nearside front outrigger

heavy surface corrosion to brake pipe across front crossmember

heavy surface corrosion to exhaust system

oil leaking from steering box

rear brake imbalance

slight noise from offside front and nearside front wheel bearings

surface perishing to both front tyres

Pass 9 Jun 2009 54,158 miles

slight damage n/s/r tyre inner side wall

Fail 5 Jun 2009 54,146 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

slight damage n/s/r tyre inner side wall

Pass 3 Jun 2008 52,775 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

surface corrosion to offside and nearside fuel tank mounting outriggers

Pass 17 May 2007 51,426 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 May 2006 47,484 miles

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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BPO 734W is a 1981 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BPO 734W, 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 BPO 734W registered?

BPO 734W is a 1981 Land Rover 88, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is BPO 734W safe to buy?

The MOT history for BPO 734W shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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