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B29 VKH

1984 Land Rover 88

Brown Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2019
Tests24 (12 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

92,071 mi
Last recorded92,071 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2021
Typical for 1984 Land Rover 8857,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB29 VKH
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1984
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

12 pass 12 fail
Fail 20 Jan 2021 92,071 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassi at spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Transfer box bearing Excessively worn at front prop shaft

Pass 17 Dec 2018 92,071 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2018 92,071 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Near side low (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Dec 2017 91,891 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 91,891 miles

Electrical wiring insecure horn and trailer socket (1.9.2a)

Fail 22 Nov 2017 91,891 miles

Electrical wiring insecure Steering column (1.9.2a)

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

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

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

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

Both drag link end split pins missing

Brake pedal pumps up

Pass 12 Dec 2016 91,866 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Dec 2016 91,866 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure Lower bush ring fractured. (2.7.2b)

Front Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2015 86,402 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2015 86,390 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Outrigger supporting fuel tank. Welding broken away. (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 86,382 miles

nearside front leaf spring worn

nearside mirror cracked

offside front leaf spring worn

Fail 14 Apr 2014 86,382 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front leaf spring worn

nearside mirror cracked

offside front leaf spring worn

prop shaft bolts loose

Pass 10 Apr 2013 86,382 miles

Oil leak

nearside mirror cracked

Fail 10 Apr 2013 86,382 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

nearside mirror cracked

Pass 25 Apr 2012 86,382 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pedal rubber deteriorated

bump stops missing from rear axle

Fail 19 Apr 2012 86,382 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pedal rubber deteriorated

bump stops missing from rear axle

Fail 26 Mar 2012 86,382 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

offside rear axle strap? broken

offside rear chassis corroded, plate coming away from chassis

offside rear leaf spring bracket corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2011 86,382 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2010 86,382 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 86,382 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 86,382 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine smoking slightly.

Pass 6 Feb 2008 85,879 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 16 Oct 2007 85,843 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2006 81,399 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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B29 VKH is a 1984 Land Rover 88 in Brown with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 B29 VKH, 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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B29 VKH is a 1984 Land Rover 88, first registered on 16 October 1984.

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