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HSV 242

1984 Land Rover 88

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

88,440 mi
Last recorded88,440 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 1984 Land Rover 8857,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHSV 242
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 88,440 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 88,293 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 88,126 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2015 88,126 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 88,081 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 87,948 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 87,948 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 87,855 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 87,855 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2010 8,774 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 8,774 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 50,119 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 87,557 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 87,483 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 87,313 miles

Brake pivot excessively worn and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 87,313 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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HSV 242 is a 1984 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HSV 242, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HSV 242 registered?

HSV 242 is a 1984 Land Rover 88, first registered on 5 June 1984.

Is HSV 242 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HSV 242 shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HSV 242 have outstanding finance?

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