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B557 HFE

1984 Land Rover Series

Green Petrol 2225cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

265 mi
Last recorded265 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Series43,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB557 HFE
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,225cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 265 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. OSR reading lower than NSR, within limits. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2024 98,752 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 97,827 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Apr 2023 97,822 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 97,039 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Slight Diff oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Slight Diff oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2022 97,039 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Slight Diff oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Slight Diff oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 96,149 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 94,881 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 93,562 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 92,246 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2017 92,246 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 91,195 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished on inner edge

Rear diff has slight oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2015 90,343 miles

off/side mirror glass cracked

Fail 11 Jun 2015 90,343 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

o/s mirror glass cracked

Pass 23 Jun 2014 88,728 miles

diff pineon seal weeping

Fail 23 Jun 2014 88,728 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

diff pineon seal weeping

Pass 31 Jul 2013 88,335 miles

Nearside Front Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

near side rear halfshaft damp but not leaking at time of test

Pass 6 Aug 2012 87,127 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2012 87,138 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Land Rover Series?

Based on 2,274 MOT tests across 196 vehicles.

69.6%
Pass Rate
504
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
196
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 134
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 130
Stop lamp not working 106
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 92
position lamp(s) not working 78
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B557 HFE is a 1984 Land Rover Series in Green with a 2,225cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1984 Land Rover Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.1% with a typical mileage of 43,863 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Series fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 134 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B557 HFE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Series typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 42 years old, this Land Rover Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B557 HFE registered?

B557 HFE is a 1984 Land Rover Series, first registered on 13 December 1984.

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