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B266 AVV

1985 Land Rover 88

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

62,139 mi
Last recorded62,139 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2023
Typical for 1985 Land Rover 8854,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB266 AVV
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2023 62,139 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 62,139 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 62,415 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 62,139 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 62,139 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 60,969 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 6 Apr 2017 60,969 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 60,215 miles

propshaft joints worn

Fail 24 Mar 2016 60,213 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

propshaft joints worn

Pass 13 Mar 2015 60,209 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 60,209 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 25 Mar 2014

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 22 Mar 2014

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Mar 2013 59,883 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 59,883 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 59,767 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 59,794 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Fail 7 Oct 2010 59,604 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 59,604 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 10 Sep 2009 58,854 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 58,854 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 58,246 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 57,070 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 57,069 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 55,066 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 51,639 miles

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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B266 AVV is a 1985 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 B266 AVV, 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.

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What year was B266 AVV registered?

B266 AVV is a 1985 Land Rover 88, first registered on 22 July 1985.

Is B266 AVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for B266 AVV shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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