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B491 LPA

1984 Land Rover 88

Red Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,367 mi
Last recorded72,367 miles
Recorded on11 May 2021
Typical for 1984 Land Rover 8857,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB491 LPA
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2021 72,367 miles

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

Front Sun visor missing

Nearside Rear Leaf spring weak

Offside Rear Leaf spring weak

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

Fail 3 May 2021 72,330 miles

Front Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Sun visor missing

Nearside Rear Leaf spring weak

Offside Rear Leaf spring weak

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

Fail 29 May 2019 72,290 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 72,098 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 72,066 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 71,887 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 68,155 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2016 68,122 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 64,901 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 2 Jan 2014 61,199 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2013 56,983 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2013 56,983 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 45,131 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 44,736 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 6 Dec 2007 44,420 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

o/s front swivel housing leaking oil

o/s rear tyre cracking on side wall

Pass 6 Dec 2006 43,185 miles

headlamp patterns are poor

brake pipes from master to valve on offside front chassis corroded

chassis corroded

front to rear metal brake pipe at rear corroded

front tyre treads getting low

nearside front seat belt is marked

offside and nearside front metal brake pipes on brake drums corroded

offside and nearside rear spring, rear bushes worn

offside rear tyre cracking

play in offside rear wheel bearing

rear springs distorted

slight engine and transmission oil leaks

slight play nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 24 Nov 2006 43,120 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pipes from master to valve on offside front chassis corroded

chassis corroded

front to rear metal brake pipe at rear corroded

front tyre treads getting low

headlamp patterns are poor

nearside front seat belt marked

offside and nearside front metal brake pipes on brake drums are corroded

offside and nearside rear spring, rear bushes are worn

play in offside rear wheel bearing

rear springs distorted

rear tyres cracking

slight engine and transmission oil leaks

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 5 Nov 2005 42,372 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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B491 LPA is a 1984 Land Rover 88 in Red with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 B491 LPA, 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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B491 LPA is a 1984 Land Rover 88, first registered on 27 November 1984.

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