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BBK 184M

1998 Land Rover Series 3

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

86,238 mi
Last recorded86,238 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Series 355,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBBK 184M
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2012 86,238 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

offside rear bump stop missing

rear propshaft sliding joint gaiter split

slight gearbox oil leak

slight leak from nearside front hub

slight leak from nearside rear hub

slight oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2011 85,912 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

rear propshaft sliding joint gaiter split

Pass 25 Mar 2010 85,280 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

offside rear bump stop missing

rear propshaft sliding joint gaiter split

Pass 9 Apr 2009 84,827 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Fail 7 Apr 2009 84,824 miles

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

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

oil leak on n/s/r hub

Fail 4 Apr 2008 83,860 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

gearbox oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2008 83,860 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

gearbox oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2007 82,979 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

offside mirror cracked , not seriously affecting rear view

rear propshaft sliding joint gaiter split

Pass 29 Mar 2006 82,296 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

oil leak

rear propshaft centre gaiter split

How Reliable is the Land Rover Series 3?

Based on 14,076 MOT tests across 1,392 vehicles.

69.6%
Pass Rate
574
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
1,392
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 927
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 701
Stop lamp not working 608
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 450
position lamp(s) not working 426
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BBK 184M is a 1998 Land Rover Series 3 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1998 Land Rover Series 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 55,772 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Series 3 fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 927 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BBK 184M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Series 3 typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 28 years old, this Land Rover Series 3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BBK 184M registered?

BBK 184M is a 1998 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 22 June 1998.

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