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A147 GVC

1983 Land Rover 88

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

73,041 mi
Last recorded73,041 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2022
Typical for 1983 Land Rover 8857,341 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA147 GVC
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2022 73,041 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2022 73,041 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 72,832 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 72,832 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 72,239 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Oct 2019 72,236 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 71,700 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Sep 2018 71,697 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 70,112 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 70,109 miles

Hydraulic brake cylinder insecurely mounted brake master cylinder / pedal box mounting insecure (3.6.A.2a)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 69,512 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 69,512 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 67,891 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 67,891 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 65,967 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 64,419 miles

rear body mounts corroded

Pass 11 May 2012 61,849 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2011 60,851 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

fuel cap inside corroded

Pass 17 May 2010 60,171 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 60,143 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front doors slightly difficult to open due too top roof rack gutter clamp

Pass 15 May 2009 58,361 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 56,605 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 53,727 miles

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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A147 GVC is a 1983 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 A147 GVC, 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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A147 GVC is a 1983 Land Rover 88, first registered on 12 September 1983.

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