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A451 BHR

1984 Land Rover 88

Yellow Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

92,284 mi
Last recorded92,284 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2024
Typical for 1984 Land Rover 8857,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA451 BHR
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1984
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2024 92,284 miles

Exhaust and mountings corroded

Front leaf springs corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

n/s/f chassis outrigger corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2023 89,990 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 87,262 miles

All springs corroded

Front chassis corrosion

Rear tyres worn

o/s/f tyre worn

Pass 20 Jun 2019 81,615 miles

Slight corrosion to o/s/f chassis

Pass 22 May 2018 78,482 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 17 May 2018 78,482 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

n/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 23 May 2017 76,058 miles

n/s/f out rigger corroded

o/s/f shock absorber weeping

Fail 23 May 2017 76,058 miles

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

n/s/f out rigger corroded

o/s/f shock absorber weeping

Pass 23 May 2016 72,858 miles

Centre Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 26 May 2015 69,956 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 29 May 2014 67,444 miles

both front tyres out of shape

o/s/r out rigger corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2013 65,119 miles

Front spring bushes are worn. Offside rear tyre is cracked. Signs of leakage from nearside rear hub. Fuel tank rear outrigger is corroded. Rear brake performance is low.

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 64,501 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 64,501 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 64,241 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 64,233 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Apr 2005 63,711 miles

Advise:Corrosion in front face of off side front chassis leg. †Advise:Rear leaf springs distorting. †Advise.Handbrake pivot loose on chassis.

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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A451 BHR is a 1984 Land Rover 88 in Yellow with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1984 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 57,834 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 A451 BHR, 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 42 years old, this Land Rover 88 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A451 BHR registered?

A451 BHR is a 1984 Land Rover 88, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is A451 BHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A451 BHR shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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