MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
39,980 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front axle swivel joint leak of oil
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak ()
exhaust corroded
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front axle swivel joint leak of oil
Oil leak ()
exhaust corroded
front centre seatbelt missing not reqired
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front brakes imbalanced by 17%
Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front brakes imbalanced by 17%
front brake imbalance, near limit
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
front brakes binding slightly and slight imbalance
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
rear no.plate slightly deteriorated
25% front brake imbalance (on limit)
Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Oil leak
both rear exhaust brackets corroded/weak
25% front brake imbalance (on limit)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Oil leak
both rear exhaust brackets corroded/weak
25% front brake imbalance (on limit)
Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
rear exhaust bracket corroded / weak
25% front brake imbalance , on limit
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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B638 VYW is a 1984 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 B638 VYW, 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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B638 VYW is a 1984 Land Rover 88, first registered on 19 November 1984.
Is B638 VYW safe to buy?
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