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VML 150F

1985 Land Rover 88

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

47,389 mi
Last recorded47,389 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2017
Typical for 1985 Land Rover 8854,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVML 150F
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2017 47,389 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 47,389 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 47,205 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 47,205 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Front hub leaking oil

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear hub leaking oil

Offside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear hub leaking oil

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 45,609 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake only just passed 17%

Service brake only just passed 55%

Pass 21 Aug 2014 44,451 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 44,451 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 42,118 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 15 May 2012 40,370 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 38,587 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Slight corrosion on nearside front outrigger

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 38,587 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Slight corrosion on nearside front outrigger

Pass 18 May 2010 36,651 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 36,651 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 35,948 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 35,934 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 32,129 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 32,126 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2008 32,125 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 30,155 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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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VML 150F is a 1985 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 VML 150F, 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 VML 150F registered?

VML 150F is a 1985 Land Rover 88, first registered on 17 April 1985.

Is VML 150F safe to buy?

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