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BTJ 739X

1981 Land Rover 88

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2022
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

70,081 mi
Last recorded70,081 miles
Recorded on26 May 2021
Typical for 1981 Land Rover 8856,095 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBTJ 739X
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 May 2021 70,081 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2020 69,943 miles
Fail 27 May 2020 69,943 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 May 2019 69,913 miles

under body & chassis heavily under sealed

Pass 22 May 2018 69,780 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 69,779 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold to downpipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 May 2018 69,770 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Join from manifold (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 May 2017 69,562 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 69,560 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor missing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 May 2016 69,309 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 68,859 miles
Fail 9 May 2015 68,859 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 68,105 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 68,105 miles

Front brake drum in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 67,123 miles

Oil leak

rear section of exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2012 65,739 miles

Engine/gearbox oil leak

Pass 20 May 2011 63,094 miles

Chassis heavily corroded,cannot penetrate with corrosion assesment tool

Exhaust corroded but not blowing.

N/S/F Hub seal leaking.

Fail 4 May 2011 63,093 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Chassis heavily corroded,especially the outrigger panels and front chassis legs,cannot penetrate with corrosion assesment tool.Rest of chassis extremely corroded.

N/S/F And 0/S/F Floor holed and corroded.

N/S/F Hub leaking oil.

N/S/F Road spring heavily swollen.

Pass 6 May 2010 62,393 miles

corrosion showing to front metal brake pipes

exhaust slightly loose at flange

flexible brake hoses showing signs of age

o/s/f damper, lower bush splitting

o/s/f outrigger corroded

slight imbalance on front brakes

suspect oil leak around n/s/f hub area

Pass 18 Sep 2008 61,205 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 61,192 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Fail 7 May 2008 61,179 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 May 2007 59,714 miles

Chassis generally corroded.

Fail 1 May 2007 59,714 miles

Chassis generally corroded.

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 3 May 2006 58,719 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

chassis showing signs of corrosion

Pass 3 May 2006 58,719 miles

chassis showing signs of corrosion

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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BTJ 739X is a 1981 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 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 BTJ 739X, 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 BTJ 739X registered?

BTJ 739X is a 1981 Land Rover 88, first registered on 20 October 1981.

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