MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
198,443 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
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
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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What year was C493 LBH registered?
C493 LBH is a 1986 Land Rover 88, first registered on 31 December 1986.
Is C493 LBH safe to buy?
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