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B851 GWJ

1984 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

42,228 mi
Last recorded42,228 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2021
Typical for 1984 Land Rover 8857,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB851 GWJ
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2021 42,228 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2020 42,201 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2020 42,201 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 42,184 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 42,042 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 42,042 miles

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 41,173 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 41,173 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 41,155 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 27 Jun 2015 41,155 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 24 May 2014 41,151 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 40,578 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 39,551 miles

Both front and NSR inner tubes possibly incorrect for these type of rims (valve stems bad fit)

Idle erratic and CO content abnormally low for this type of vehicle

Fail 13 Oct 2011 39,545 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both front and NSR inner tubes possibly incorrect for these type of rims (valve stems bad fit)

Idle erratic and CO content abnormally low for this type of vehicle

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 39,125 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 37,329 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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B851 GWJ is a 1984 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 B851 GWJ, 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 B851 GWJ registered?

B851 GWJ is a 1984 Land Rover 88, first registered on 31 December 1984.

Is B851 GWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for B851 GWJ shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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