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A117 XHR

1984 Land Rover 88

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2024
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

50,870 mi
Last recorded50,870 miles
Recorded on2 May 2023
Typical for 1984 Land Rover 8857,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA117 XHR
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2023 50,870 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Apr 2023 50,865 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 50,696 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2022 50,696 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2021 50,659 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2021 50,659 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 50,659 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2019 50,659 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2017 50,659 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 50,659 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Central seat belt stalk outer casing part missing

Offside Rear Tyre inner sidewall perished/ split not showing cords

Pass 9 Oct 2015 50,659 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Service brake only just met required standard.

Fail 7 Oct 2015 50,659 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off All (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on All (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure Inner wing (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure Inner wing (1.9.2a)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Brake test not carried out as x3 wheel have excess bind

Hazard warning switch insecure On dash (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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A117 XHR is a 1984 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1984 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 57,834 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 A117 XHR, 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 42 years old, this Land Rover 88 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A117 XHR registered?

A117 XHR is a 1984 Land Rover 88, first registered on 3 January 1984.

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