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Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working Side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis near steering box (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings near spring mounting (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear cross member near spring mount (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings near spring mounting (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Central Front Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened both (2.4.B.1a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering arm (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened both (2.4.B.1a)
oil leak
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened both (2.4.B.1a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering arm (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened both (2.4.B.1a)
oil leak
Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Oil leak
Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Oil leak
Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
engine gear box oil leaks
o/s/f & n/s/f axle hub seals starting to leak
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Oil leak
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
engine/gearbox oil leak †slight leak front hub oil seals
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)
oil leak
How Reliable is the Land Rover 88?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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A147 KTA is a 1983 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.
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 KTA, 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 KTA is a 1983 Land Rover 88, first registered on 26 August 1983.
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