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B233 EAW

1984 Land Rover 88

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

78,380 mi
Last recorded78,380 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2006
Typical for 1984 Land Rover 8857,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB233 EAW
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2006 78,380 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 78,380 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

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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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B233 EAW is a 1984 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 B233 EAW, 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 B233 EAW registered?

B233 EAW is a 1984 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 December 1984.

Is B233 EAW safe to buy?

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