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BVH 784A

1958 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

61,341 mi
Last recorded61,341 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2018
Typical for 1958 Land Rover 8842,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBVH 784A
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1958
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2018 61,341 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 61,302 miles

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

Offside Front windscreen has light scratches

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

steering wheel tight on rotation

Fail 8 Aug 2017 61,295 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush rear bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush rear bushs (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front windscreen has light scratches

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

steering wheel tight on rotation

Pass 17 Sep 2011 57,699 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 57,605 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 57,485 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 57,471 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 57,197 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 56,758 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 55,838 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2005 55,838 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.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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BVH 784A is a 1958 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1958 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 42,507 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 BVH 784A, 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 68 years old, this Land Rover 88 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BVH 784A registered?

BVH 784A is a 1958 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 August 1958.

Is BVH 784A safe to buy?

The MOT history for BVH 784A shows 11 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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