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C493 LBH

1986 Land Rover 88

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

198,443 mi
Last recorded198,443 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2014
Typical for 1986 Land Rover 8869,288 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC493 LBH
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2014 198,443 miles

Oil leak

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2014 198,443 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2012 198,217 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 197,584 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 196,281 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 193,715 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 189,115 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 188,765 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Rear exaust box insecure

Pass 11 Sep 2007 181,957 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 179,863 miles

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

Lower Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2005 179,129 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2005 179,129 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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C493 LBH is a 1986 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1986 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 69,288 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 C493 LBH, 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 40 years old, this Land Rover 88 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C493 LBH registered?

C493 LBH is a 1986 Land Rover 88, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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