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B496 WTA

1985 Land Rover 88

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

36,939 mi
Last recorded36,939 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2011
Typical for 1985 Land Rover 8854,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB496 WTA
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2011 36,939 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Dec 2011 36,936 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jan 2011 36,420 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

centre rear exhaust mounting rubber split but system still supported

Pass 10 Jan 2011 36,420 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

centre rear exhaust mounting rubber split but system still supported

Pass 7 Jan 2010 35,319 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 343,339 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 34,339 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 32,463 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 32,463 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 29,014 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 29,014 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2005 24,350 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2005 24,199 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

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

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

oil leaks!!!!

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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B496 WTA is a 1985 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 B496 WTA, 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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B496 WTA is a 1985 Land Rover 88, first registered on 20 March 1985.

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