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321 PC

1983 Land Rover 88

White Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

65,561 mi
Last recorded65,561 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 1983 Land Rover 8857,341 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration321 PC
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 65,561 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 64,264 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 64,092 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 64,092 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2018 63,816 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 63,765 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 63,472 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

offside rear tyre starting to perish/crack

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

signs that nearside front brake backing plate contaminated in brake fluid

Fail 31 Jul 2014 63,470 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

offside rear tyre starting to perish/crack

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

signs that nearside front brake backing plate contaminated in brake fluid

Pass 30 Aug 2013 61,845 miles

o/s/r tyre cracked and perished

underside deteriorated

n/s/r hub sill leaking

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust deteriorated

n/s/f tyrescracked and perished

Fail 22 Aug 2013 61,845 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust deteriorated

n/s/f tyrescracked and perished

n/s/r hub sill leaking

o/s/r tyre cracked and perished

underside deteriorated

Pass 30 May 2012 60,680 miles

Front metal brake pipes to flexible brake hoses corroded but not excessively

Rear axle metal brake pipes corroded but not excessively

Fail 25 May 2012 60,675 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front metal brake pipes to flexible brake hoses corroded but not excessively

Rear axle metal brake pipes corroded but not excessively

Pass 24 Feb 2011 60,546 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 60,540 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Fuel tank cap seal deteriating

Pass 22 May 2009 60,256 miles

Fuse to cooling fan relay overheating

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Slight tendency for brakes to pull to offside

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Unable to fully inspect brake pipes due to underseal

Fail 20 May 2009 60,254 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fuse to cooling fan relay overheating

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Slight tendency for brakes to pull to offside

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Unable to fully inspect brake pipes due to underseal

Pass 7 Aug 2007 60,157 miles

Chassis is very dirty

Exhaust fouling chassis

Rear axle brake pipes are rusty

Rear exhaust mounting is nearly broken

Fail 7 Aug 2007 60,167 miles

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

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

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Chassis is very dirty

Exhaust fouling chassis

Rear axle brake pipes are rusty

Rear exhaust mounting is nearly broken

Pass 7 Aug 2006 59,869 miles

Underside is very dirty

Fail 7 Aug 2006 59,869 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.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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321 PC is a 1983 Land Rover 88 in White with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

Across all 1983 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 57,341 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 321 PC, 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 43 years old, this Land Rover 88 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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321 PC is a 1983 Land Rover 88, first registered on 31 December 1983.

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