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B688 VLJ

1984 Land Rover 88

Cream Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

705 mi
Last recorded705 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 1984 Land Rover 8857,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB688 VLJ
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1984
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 705 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2025 502 miles

vehicle underbody has slight corrosion

Pass 6 Sep 2024 34,935 miles

engine has an oil leak

vehicle underbody has surface corrosion

Pass 22 Aug 2023 34,384 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear chassis slight corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2022 33,781 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive various oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 32,970 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 32,382 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 32,275 miles

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

corrosion on and around rear suspension

Pass 15 Aug 2018 32,115 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 31,904 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Oil leak hub area

Oil leak engine

Oil leak transmission

Pass 11 Aug 2016 31,735 miles

Oil leak

Rear propshaft front gaitor split

Fail 3 Jul 2015 31,484 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 31,484 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 30,983 miles

corrosion n/s/r hanger

oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2013 30,683 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 30,683 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 30,319 miles

slight play in n/s/f wheelbearing

Pass 8 Jun 2011 29,430 miles

oil leak gearbox

oil leak on engine

slight corrotion rear crossmember

Pass 8 Jul 2010 28,890 miles

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

slight play in n/s/f wheelbearing

Pass 24 May 2007 27,751 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 27,751 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 May 2006 26,200 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 26,200 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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B688 VLJ is a 1984 Land Rover 88 in Cream with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 B688 VLJ, 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 B688 VLJ registered?

B688 VLJ is a 1984 Land Rover 88, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is B688 VLJ safe to buy?

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