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MBV 347G

1985 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

79,565 mi
Last recorded79,565 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover 8854,652 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMBV 347G
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 28 Jul 2025 79,565 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 79,896 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 79,333 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 79,262 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 79,164 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 79,107 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2012 78,923 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 78,823 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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MBV 347G is a 1985 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1985 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 54,652 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 MBV 347G, 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 41 years old, this Land Rover 88 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MBV 347G?

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What year was MBV 347G registered?

MBV 347G is a 1985 Land Rover 88, first registered on 6 February 1985.

Is MBV 347G safe to buy?

The MOT history for MBV 347G shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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