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B454 GTV

1984 Land Rover 88

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

87,693 mi
Last recorded87,693 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2024
Typical for 1984 Land Rover 8857,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB454 GTV
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2024 87,693 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 87,542 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2023 87,542 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 87,208 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 86,983 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 86,983 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 86,800 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 86,533 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2017 86,229 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 86,229 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

Fail 8 Dec 2016 86,208 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 85,376 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 85,302 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 85,302 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 85,000 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 85,000 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 83,827 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 80,686 miles

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 79,712 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 78,961 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 78,961 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 78,235 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 78,324 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 77,845 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 77,845 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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B454 GTV is a 1984 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 B454 GTV, 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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What year was B454 GTV registered?

B454 GTV is a 1984 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 September 1984.

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