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B987 YFL

1984 Land Rover 88

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

69,205 mi
Last recorded69,205 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2024
Typical for 1984 Land Rover 8857,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB987 YFL
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2024 69,205 miles

Nearside Front outer track rod end inner boot securing clip slight deterioration

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

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

under side of vehicle muddy

Fail 29 Aug 2024 69,191 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

under side of vehicle muddy

Pass 26 Sep 2023 69,103 miles

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 69,017 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 68,833 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 68,474 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2020 68,474 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 67,767 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 67,767 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn rear spring lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 67,606 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 67,464 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 67,314 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 67,177 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 66,959 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 66,042 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 66,039 miles

Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 23 May 2012 65,061 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2011 64,171 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 63,377 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 62,486 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 62,486 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 61,911 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 61,062 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 60,652 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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B987 YFL is a 1984 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 B987 YFL, 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 B987 YFL registered?

B987 YFL is a 1984 Land Rover 88, first registered on 9 November 1984.

Is B987 YFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for B987 YFL shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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