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B937 ETG

1984 Land Rover 88

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

26,829 mi
Last recorded26,829 miles
Recorded on20 May 2024
Typical for 1984 Land Rover 8857,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB937 ETG
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2024 26,829 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 26,116 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2023 26,116 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 12 May 2022 25,814 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2021 25,432 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 25,073 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 24,972 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside bulkhead repaired and covered

Offside fuel tank corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2017 24,694 miles

both chassis rails slightly corroded

front metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2016 24,322 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both chassis rails slightly corroded

oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2015 23,307 miles

both chassis rails slightly corroded

both front tyres slightly perished

oil leak

Fail 23 Oct 2015 23,297 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both front chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

both chassis rails slightly corroded

both front tyres slightly perished

oil leak

Fail 1 Aug 2015

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

offside rear tyres cracking

Pass 25 Jun 2012 21,593 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

fluid around nearside rear brake back plate requires attention soon

oil around both diffs

oil leak around gear-box

slight smoke from exhaust when revved

Pass 24 May 2011 19,407 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

nearside front metal brake pipe slightly corroded

nearside rear chassis rail slightly corroded by rear spring hanger

rear number plate cracked

Pass 10 Jun 2010 16,383 miles

Oil leak

emissions slightly smokey

front diff leaking

rear diff leaking

Fail 3 Jun 2010 16,345 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

front diff leaking

rear diff leaking

Pass 10 Jun 2009 14,910 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 14,837 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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B937 ETG is a 1984 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 B937 ETG, 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 B937 ETG registered?

B937 ETG is a 1984 Land Rover 88, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is B937 ETG safe to buy?

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