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B781 GWV

1984 Land Rover 88

Beige Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

106,203 mi
Last recorded106,203 miles
Recorded on5 May 2023
Typical for 1984 Land Rover 8857,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB781 GWV
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1984
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2023 106,203 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 105,579 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 103,753 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 103,150 miles
Pass 28 May 2017 101,262 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 97,549 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 93,818 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 86,337 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 86,162 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 85,263 miles

Nearside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 83,842 miles

front hubs leaking slightly

leaf springs corroding

Pass 7 Feb 2008 81,566 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 81,556 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Offside Front brake drum in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 81,556 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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B781 GWV is a 1984 Land Rover 88 in Beige with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 B781 GWV, 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 B781 GWV registered?

B781 GWV is a 1984 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 August 1984.

Is B781 GWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for B781 GWV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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