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B253 HFE

1984 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

2,887 mi
Last recorded2,887 miles
Recorded on19 May 2023
Typical for 1984 Land Rover 8857,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB253 HFE
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2023 2,887 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 2,741 miles
Fail 20 May 2022 2,741 miles

Emissions not tested Incorrect detail on the system /Fail Lambda and CO (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 1 May 2021 2,516 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2020 2,400 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Drive chain worn, but not excessively differential pinion has slight play (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 2,203 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 1,982 miles

Central Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 28 Apr 2017 1,490 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 685 miles

Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened both (5.2.2a)

oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2015 24,248 miles

Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2014 24,248 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 24,248 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 24,248 miles

chassis corroded

exhuast corroded

front and rear suspension components corroded

welding repairs to chassis

Fail 25 Jun 2010 24,241 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 24,241 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 21 May 2010 24,241 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

advance corrosion to o/sr metal brake pipe needs attention

corrosion to underside of vehicle

engine/gearbox and diff oil leaks

rear metal brake pipes corroded

welding repairs n/s/r chassis

Pass 30 May 2009 22,616 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

centre seat removed (no seatbelt fitted)

corrosion to rear metal brake pipes

general engine, gearbox and diff oil leaks

Pass 23 May 2008 19,449 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 17,658 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 17,658 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 May 2006 16,281 miles

exhaust pipe rusting

ruber gators on front and rear propshafts split

sighns of oil leaks from engine,gearbox and front diff

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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B253 HFE is a 1984 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 B253 HFE, 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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B253 HFE is a 1984 Land Rover 88, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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