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B915 PKV

1985 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

79,741 mi
Last recorded79,741 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover 8854,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB915 PKV
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2025 79,741 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 79,707 miles

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust poor condition

Fail 22 Feb 2024 79,702 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust poor condition

Pass 27 Feb 2023 79,478 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 78,377 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2021 77,655 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 76,405 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 75,579 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 72,860 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 71,606 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear exhaust hanger broken

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

Pass 13 Feb 2016 70,754 miles

exhaust mounting broken

Pass 23 Feb 2015 69,760 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 68,271 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2013 65,554 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 63,034 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 59,650 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 59,560 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 59,507 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2007 59,507 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2006 59,280 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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B915 PKV is a 1985 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 B915 PKV, 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 B915 PKV registered?

B915 PKV is a 1985 Land Rover 88, first registered on 13 March 1985.

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