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1989 VMC Badsworth 2.0L Petrol · LBZ 7224

LBZ 7224

1989 VMC Badsworth (2.0L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1989. Recorded mileage 35,017 miles. MOT expired on 01 Sept 2026. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model
VMC BADSWORTH
Year / Origin
1989 · Stanmore (North London)
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 01 Sept 2026
Road Tax
SORN
Recorded Mileage
35,017 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Available on IAGC
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 01 Sept 2026
Tax Status
SORN
Statutory Off Road (SORN)
Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1989
Engine
2000cc
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LBZ 7224 Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 03/09/2025
  • 35,017 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)

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LBZ 7224 MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 5 Oct 2026, 17:52
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Vmc Badsworth (LBZ 7224) between May 2022 and September 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 03 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))”.

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LBZ 7224 Mileage History

  1. 03/05/202234,884 mi
  2. 05/05/202234,886 mi+2 mi
  3. 24/04/202334,899 mi+13 mi
  4. 24/04/202334,899 mi
  5. 03/09/202535,017 mi+118 mi

Average of roughly 40 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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MOT Expired or Failed
Tax Status Unknown
Average MOT pass rate (60%)
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