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B275 MLM

1984 Land Rover 88

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2025
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

40,443 mi
Last recorded40,443 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2024
Typical for 1984 Land Rover 8857,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB275 MLM
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2024 40,443 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 40,350 miles

Slight exhaust leak from rear silencer

Fail 3 Aug 2023 40,350 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Slight exhaust leak from rear silencer

Pass 6 Aug 2022 40,127 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 39,807 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2021 39,805 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 May 2017 39,530 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 38,898 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 38,898 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 25 Sep 2010 38,448 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside seat belt adjuster in wrong place

Fail 23 Sep 2010 38,448 miles

Centre Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside seat belt adjuster in wrong place

Pass 29 Sep 2009 38,093 miles

slight exhaust leak from exhaust centre section

Pass 19 Nov 2007 37,749 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 37,749 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 36,805 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 36,805 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 23 Nov 2006 36,798 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g) DANGEROUS

nearside mirror cracked

Fail 2 Nov 2006 36,729 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2005 36,701 miles

both rear bump stops missing

corrosion to offside door post

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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B275 MLM is a 1984 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 B275 MLM, 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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B275 MLM is a 1984 Land Rover 88, first registered on 21 November 1984.

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