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B409 VHY

1984 Land Rover 88

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

77,387 mi
Last recorded77,387 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2021
Typical for 1984 Land Rover 8857,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB409 VHY
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2021 77,387 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 77,371 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 77,185 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2020 77,143 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2019 77,114 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn panhard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 76,610 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 75,756 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 74,570 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 73,676 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 70,568 miles

Gearbox bearings very noisy.

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

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

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 19 Aug 2013 70,566 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Gearbox bearings very noisy.

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

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

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 131,613 miles

Front propshaft sliding joint gaiter split.

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

O/S/R bump stop missing.

Fail 16 Aug 2012 131,613 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front propshaft sliding joint gaiter split.

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

O/S/R bump stop missing.

Rear drive has seized. suspect parking brake has collapsed and jammed output to rear prop but may be diff.

Pass 8 Sep 2011 128,909 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 128,909 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 122,644 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 122,644 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2009 119,848 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 119,848 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

some travel in park brake lever, small stone chip to bottom of wind screen, slight play in offside front door hinges, rear number plate starting to deteriorate.

Pass 12 Aug 2008 115,595 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 115,595 miles

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

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

headlamps flash when horn operated

n/s and o/s front outer c/v joint seals leaking

Pass 5 Jul 2007 109,727 miles

n/s and o/s fron t swivel hub seals leaking slightly

n/s front brake pads appear low recommend check

steering stiff in operation recommend check

wear an d play present at n/s front outer track rod end

Pass 8 Jul 2006 102,233 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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B409 VHY is a 1984 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 B409 VHY, 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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B409 VHY is a 1984 Land Rover 88, first registered on 14 August 1984.

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