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B887 BRO

1984 Land Rover LWB

Green Petrol 2225cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2024
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

46,429 mi
Last recorded46,429 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2023
Typical for 1984 Land Rover LWB19,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB887 BRO
MakeLand Rover
ModelLWB
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,225cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2023 46,429 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Oct 2023 46,429 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 43,675 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Oct 2022 43,675 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 43,504 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Dec 2018 43,503 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 42,999 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Nov 2017 42,999 miles

Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 41,550 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Nov 2016 41,550 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 40,591 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 40,306 miles

Oil leak

o/s/rear tyre perished

Pass 25 Nov 2013 39,715 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 30 Nov 2012 39,336 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake servo area damp no signs of master cylinder leaking on test

Pass 14 Oct 2011 38,030 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

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

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

Tailpipe section corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2011 38,030 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Battery insecure

Oil leak

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

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

Tailpipe section corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2009 36,292 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Oct 2009 36,292 miles

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

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 35,020 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Nov 2008 35,020 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 31,729 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Jul 2007 31,729 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 29,654 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 29,654 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2005 29,354 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover LWB?

Based on 1,499 MOT tests across 158 vehicles.

68.2%
Pass Rate
1,034
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
158
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 75
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 59
position lamp(s) not working 49
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 49
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 49
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B887 BRO is a 1984 Land Rover LWB in Green with a 2,225cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1984 Land Rover LWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 19,962 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 LWB fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 75 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B887 BRO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover LWB typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 42 years old, this Land Rover LWB is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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B887 BRO is a 1984 Land Rover LWB, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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