MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
72,367 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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))
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))
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))
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 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)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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)
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
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
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
How Reliable is the Land Rover 88?
Based on 159,893 MOT tests across 17,464 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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