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THH 304S

1985 Land Rover 88

Red Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

40,850 mi
Last recorded40,850 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2008
Typical for 1985 Land Rover 8854,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTHH 304S
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2008 40,850 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front hub seals damp

rear fog lamp not working

slight play in all steering joints deteced at steering wheel

Fail 19 Aug 2008 40,850 miles

Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front hub seals damp

rear fog lamp not working

slight play in all steering joints deteced at steering wheel

Fail 30 Jul 2008 40,835 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring longitudinally displaced (2.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring longitudinally displaced (2.4.B.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 40,389 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 40,363 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

wheel studs not fully through nuts

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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THH 304S is a 1985 Land Rover 88 in Red with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 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 THH 304S, 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.

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What year was THH 304S registered?

THH 304S is a 1985 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 March 1985.

Is THH 304S safe to buy?

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