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A135 HVC

1983 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2019
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

67,599 mi
Last recorded67,599 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2018
Typical for 1983 Land Rover 8857,341 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA135 HVC
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2018 67,599 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 58,468 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 42,992 miles

Brake relay lever worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2010 42,847 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 42,847 miles

Brake pivot excessively worn and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 42,606 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 42,597 miles

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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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A135 HVC is a 1983 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A135 HVC, 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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What year was A135 HVC registered?

A135 HVC is a 1983 Land Rover 88, first registered on 24 August 1983.

Is A135 HVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A135 HVC shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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