MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
56,122 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Oil leak
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
How Reliable is the Land Rover 88?
Based on 159,893 MOT tests across 17,464 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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B261 VLJ is a 1985 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
Across all 1985 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 54,652 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 B261 VLJ, 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 41 years old, this Land Rover 88 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of B261 VLJ?
You can check the full history of B261 VLJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was B261 VLJ registered?
B261 VLJ is a 1985 Land Rover 88, first registered on 31 December 1985.
Is B261 VLJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for B261 VLJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does B261 VLJ have outstanding finance?
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