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B359 VWT

1985 Land Rover 88

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

40,181 mi
Last recorded40,181 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 1985 Land Rover 8854,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB359 VWT
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 40,181 miles

No central front seatbelt fitted

Vehicle heavily undersealed, unable to check the condition of the brake pipes etc

Fail 16 Jan 2026 40,181 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

No central front seatbelt fitted

Vehicle heavily undersealed, unable to check the condition of the brake pipes etc

Pass 7 Jan 2025 39,089 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

No center front seatbelt

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Vehicle heavily undersealed-unable to fully inspect brake pipes etc

Fail 23 Dec 2024 39,089 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

No center front seatbelt

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Vehicle heavily undersealed-unable to fully inspect brake pipes etc

Pass 23 May 2023 35,489 miles

No front center seatbelt fitted

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Vehicle fully undersealed, unable to fully assess brake pipes etc

Fail 11 May 2023 35,489 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

No front center seatbelt fitted

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Vehicle fully undersealed, unable to fully assess brake pipes etc

Pass 16 Nov 2021 32,263 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL PIPES COVERED IN UNDERSEAL CAN NOT BE SEEN (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 31,431 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 30,898 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 30,898 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2014 30,680 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 30,112 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 29,504 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 29,102 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 28,325 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 27,968 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 26,853 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 26,051 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 25,172 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 24,441 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
Full Land Rover 88 reliability report

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B359 VWT is a 1985 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 B359 VWT, 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 B359 VWT registered?

B359 VWT is a 1985 Land Rover 88, first registered on 4 March 1985.

Is B359 VWT safe to buy?

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