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B638 VYW

1984 Land Rover 88

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

39,980 mi
Last recorded39,980 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2017
Typical for 1984 Land Rover 8857,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB638 VYW
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2017 39,980 miles

Offside Front axle swivel joint leak of oil

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

Oil leak ()

exhaust corroded

Fail 17 Apr 2017 39,980 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 39,317 miles

front centre seatbelt missing not reqired

Pass 10 Oct 2014 39,237 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 39,092 miles

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%

Fail 10 Oct 2013 39,071 miles

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%

Pass 15 Oct 2012 38,872 miles

front brake imbalance, near limit

Fail 8 Aug 2011 38,630 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 38,630 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 38,329 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

front brakes binding slightly and slight imbalance

Pass 20 Oct 2010 38,318 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 37,453 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 36,856 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2008 36,856 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 36,263 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 34,854 miles

25% front brake imbalance , on limit

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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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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What year was B638 VYW registered?

B638 VYW is a 1984 Land Rover 88, first registered on 19 November 1984.

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