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BSB 215W

1981 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

84,725 mi
Last recorded84,725 miles
Recorded on20 May 2010
Typical for 1981 Land Rover 8856,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBSB 215W
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2010 84,725 miles

bearing noise from front diff

serious oil leak from rear diff, also rear prop fitted wrong way round

Fail 6 May 2010 84,720 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear (3.5.1f)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

scraping noise coming from o/s/f wheel ,brake spring rubbing hub?

serious oil leak from rear diff, also rear prop fitted wrong way round

Pass 12 Mar 2009 83,847 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 83,592 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 83,592 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 82,912 miles

clutch fluid leaking from flexy pipe under bonnet

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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BSB 215W is a 1981 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol 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 BSB 215W, 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 BSB 215W registered?

BSB 215W is a 1981 Land Rover 88, first registered on 22 April 1981.

Is BSB 215W safe to buy?

The MOT history for BSB 215W 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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