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B494 HRB

1984 Land Rover 88

Blue Diesel 2225cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

61,663 mi
Last recorded61,663 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2009
Typical for 1984 Land Rover 8857,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB494 HRB
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,225cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 28 Jan 2009 61,663 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

nearside front wheel bearing slight noise

rear body crossmembers corroded not affecting brakes steering or suspention

Pass 16 Jan 2008 61,409 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 59,434 miles

Offside Front Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)

Pass 6 Oct 2005 55,669 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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B494 HRB is a 1984 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,225cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B494 HRB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B494 HRB registered?

B494 HRB is a 1984 Land Rover 88, first registered on 2 November 1984.

Is B494 HRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for B494 HRB shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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