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B720 PNX

1985 Land Rover 88

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2024
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

30,906 mi
Last recorded30,906 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2023
Typical for 1985 Land Rover 8854,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB720 PNX
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2023 30,906 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 30,829 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 30,724 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2021 30,697 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 30,552 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 30,367 miles

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

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

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 29,901 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 29,901 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 29,459 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 28,917 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 28,532 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 28,182 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 27,949 miles

Shallow cracks in tyres.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 27,416 miles

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

age cracks in all 4 tyres

Fail 24 Apr 2012 27,416 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

age cracks in all 4 tyres

Pass 13 May 2011 27,009 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 14 Apr 2010 26,373 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 25,720 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 24,852 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 23,020 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 22,286 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2005 20,698 miles

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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B720 PNX is a 1985 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 1985 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 54,652 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 B720 PNX, 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 41 years old, this Land Rover 88 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B720 PNX registered?

B720 PNX is a 1985 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 January 1985.

Is B720 PNX safe to buy?

The MOT history for B720 PNX shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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