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B423 XJO

1985 Land Rover 88

Brown Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,263 mi
Last recorded85,263 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover 8854,652 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB423 XJO
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1985
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 85,263 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported several brake pipes without supports, contacting other components, but currently no damage/wear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 85,263 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 84,117 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2007 84,106 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2005 83,357 miles

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

chassis in poor condition

n/s & o/s mudsheilds corroded away

Fail 22 Nov 2005 83,350 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

chassis in poor condition

n/s & o/s mudsheilds corroded away

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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B423 XJO is a 1985 Land Rover 88 in Brown with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 B423 XJO, 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 B423 XJO registered?

B423 XJO is a 1985 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 March 1985.

Is B423 XJO safe to buy?

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