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A151 LTA

1983 Land Rover 88

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

53,989 mi
Last recorded53,989 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2022
Typical for 1983 Land Rover 8857,341 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA151 LTA
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2022 53,989 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Front Both leaf springs corroded.

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

Nearside Front Inner Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Jul 2022 53,989 miles

Nearside Front Suspension bellows leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Front Suspension bellows leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Both leaf springs corroded.

Exhaust system corroded.

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

Nearside Front Inner Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 53,815 miles

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

Nearside Front Hub seal slight leak.

Offside Front Hub seal slight leak.

Rear Diff slight leak.

Rear Exhaust tail pipe corroded.

Pass 9 Jul 2020 53,525 miles

Nearside Front Hub seal slight leak

Offside Front Hub seal slight leak.

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

Rear Diff slight leak.

Fail 9 Jul 2020 53,525 miles

Nearside Front Hub seal slight leak

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Hub seal slight leak.

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

Rear Diff slight leak.

Pass 29 Apr 2019 53,264 miles

Nearside Front hub seal slight leak.

Offside Front Hub seal slight leak.

Rear diff leak.

oil leak.

Fail 29 Apr 2019 53,264 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front hub seal slight leak.

Offside Front Hub seal slight leak.

Rear diff leak.

oil leak.

Pass 25 Apr 2018 52,945 miles

Nearside Front hub seal slight leak.

Offside Front hub seal slight leak.

Oil leak ()

Rear diff slight leak.

Fail 25 Apr 2018 52,945 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front hub seal slight leak.

Offside Front hub seal slight leak.

Oil leak ()

Rear diff slight leak.

Pass 28 Apr 2017 52,591 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking on outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on outer edge

Offside Front tyre cracking on outer edge

Offside Rear tyre cracking on outer edge

Pass 6 Apr 2016 52,197 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 52,158 miles

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 51,857 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 Oct 2013 51,885 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis 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)

Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 51,539 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 51,010 miles

Both rear springs in poor condition(corrosion between leaves)Front swivel spheres oily but no excessive movement.Park brake drum but efficiency satisfactory.Rear flexible brake hose oily from diff pinion seal residue

Fail 6 Jul 2011 51,010 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Both rear springs in poor condition(corrosion between leaves)Front swivel spheres oily but no excessive movement.Park brake drum but efficiency satisfactory.Rear flexible brake hose oily from diff pinion seal residue

Pass 18 Jun 2010 49,272 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 48,606 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 47,444 miles

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

rear springs

slight play steering

Fail 17 Jun 2008 47,442 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear springs

slight play steering

Pass 6 Jun 2007 45,967 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 45,964 miles

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

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 45,532 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 45,522 miles

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

Front Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

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

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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A151 LTA is a 1983 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 A151 LTA, 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 A151 LTA registered?

A151 LTA is a 1983 Land Rover 88, first registered on 15 November 1983.

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