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B498 AEG

1984 Land Rover 88

Red Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

47,849 mi
Last recorded47,849 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1984 Land Rover 8857,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB498 AEG
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 47,849 miles

Both front hub seals slightly leaking

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2024 47,648 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside front hub seal slightly leaking

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside front hub seal slightly leaking

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

Fail 20 May 2024 47,648 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside front hub seal slightly leaking

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside front hub seal slightly leaking

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

Pass 20 Apr 2023 47,513 miles

Nearside front hub seal slightly leaking

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside front hub seal slightly leaking

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 47,314 miles

Nearside front hub seal slightly leaking

Offside front hub seal slightly leaking

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 47,231 miles

Nearside front hub seal slightly leaking

Nearside mirror glass slightly damaged

Offside front hub seal slightly leaking

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 47,020 miles

Nearside front hub seal leaking

Nearside mirror damaged

Offside front hub seal leaking

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 46,899 miles

both front swivel hub seals leaking

main beam tell tale not working (pre 1986 vehicle)

Fail 19 Sep 2018 46,899 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

both front swivel hub seals leaking

main beam tell tale not working (pre 1986 vehicle)

Pass 12 Oct 2017 46,827 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2016 46,766 miles

n/s mirror

Fail 19 Sep 2016 46,766 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s mirror

Pass 22 Sep 2015 46,752 miles

general oil leaks

nearside mirror cracked

Fail 22 Sep 2015 46,752 miles

Stop lamp not working both sides (1.2.1b)

general oil leaks

nearside mirror cracked

Pass 21 Aug 2014 46,600 miles

general oil leaks

n/s mirror

slight rear brake imbalance

Fail 19 Aug 2014 46,600 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

general oil leaks

n/s mirror

slight rear brake imbalance

Pass 10 Sep 2013 46,480 miles

n/s mirror

slight front brake imbalance

slight n/s/f brake bind

slight reat brake imbalance

Fail 10 Sep 2013 46,480 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

slight reat brake imbalance

n/s mirror

slight front brake imbalance

slight n/s/f brake bind

Pass 7 Sep 2012 46,342 miles

light general oil leaks

nearside door mirror glass damaged

slight bind on nearside front brake

Pass 25 Feb 2011 45,981 miles

nearside door mirror glass cracked

Pass 14 Sep 2009 45,395 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2009 45,395 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 45,373 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 45,299 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 41,849 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 Sep 2007 41,849 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2006 36,816 miles

coolant leaking

misting of oil to o/s/r backplate

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
Full Land Rover 88 reliability report

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B498 AEG is a 1984 Land Rover 88 in Red with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 B498 AEG, 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 B498 AEG registered?

B498 AEG is a 1984 Land Rover 88, first registered on 4 October 1984.

Is B498 AEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for B498 AEG shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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