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B862 XOW

1984 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

67,455 mi
Last recorded67,455 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2021
Typical for 1984 Land Rover 8857,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB862 XOW
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 1 Nov 2021 67,455 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear most outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 66,159 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe can been seen through o/s wheel arch -connects to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outrigger rusted/holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp has some condensation in it reducing beam image quality but not excessively.

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oily all over (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres have some cracking on side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 66,159 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe can been seen through o/s wheel arch -connects to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outrigger rusted/holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp has some condensation in it reducing beam image quality but not excessively.

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oily all over (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres have some cracking on side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 66,020 miles

Central Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Center Seat Belt Slightly Frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight Corrosion On Front Brake Pipes - Not Excessive (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 29 Oct 2019 66,020 miles

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

Central Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Center Seat Belt Slightly Frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight Corrosion On Front Brake Pipes - Not Excessive (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 65,633 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 65,198 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 65,198 miles

Brake relay lever locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 65,185 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 65,140 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 65,140 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 64,988 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 64,984 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 64,664 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 64,657 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 64,352 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 64,349 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Upper Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

loose wiring rubbing on steering rod o/s/f inner wing.

Pass 8 Jun 2011 24,118 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 21,318 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 18,114 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 15,605 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 4,100 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 13,030 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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B862 XOW is a 1984 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B862 XOW, 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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B862 XOW is a 1984 Land Rover 88, first registered on 31 December 1984.

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