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B39 VBK

1984 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2025
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

6,366 mi
Last recorded6,366 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2024
Typical for 1984 Land Rover 8857,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB39 VBK
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2024 6,366 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 6,366 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases few small pin holes (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Mirror cracked

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip,zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2021 6,366 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced near body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced near body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases few small pin holes (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip,zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 6,366 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2019 6,366 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 6,320 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2018 6,318 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both headlights (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Direction indicator not working both indicators (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2015 2,923 miles

front axle is leaking

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

Nearside non obligatory mirror is damaged

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding slightly

front and rear diff are leaking slightly

front and rear propshaft (splines) are worn

nearside front inner arch is corroded and holed

oil leak

transfer box is leaking

Fail 11 Dec 2015 2,923 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Centre brake drum contaminated by oil drive train hand brake (3.5.1h)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis/crossmember (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis/crossmember (6.6.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis/crossmember (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis/crossmember (6.6.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle structure inadequately repaired seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.6.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside non obligatory mirror is damaged

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding slightly

front and rear diff are leaking slightly

front and rear propshaft (splines) are worn

front axle is leaking

nearside front inner arch is corroded and holed

oil leak

transfer box is leaking

Pass 3 Sep 2009 1,811 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2009 1,801 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2009 1,745 miles

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 96 miles

oil leak

slight play in both front wheel bearings

under vehicle body dirty

Fail 1 Jul 2008 92 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

oil leak

slight play in both front wheel bearings

under vehicle body dirty

Pass 9 Jun 2007 97,640 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2006 95,257 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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B39 VBK is a 1984 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 B39 VBK, 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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B39 VBK is a 1984 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 December 1984.

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