MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
8,441 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
front hub seals weeping
hazard lights inop
rear leaf springs tired
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis above axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
front hub seals weeping
hazard lights inop
rear leaf springs tired
Oil leak
brake pipes corroded
prop shaft bolts loose
tyre valves deteriorated
various steering components have slight play
various vehicle corrosion
wheels bearings have slight play
wiring in cab exposed
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Oil leak
brake pipes corroded
prop shaft bolts loose
tyre valves deteriorated
various steering components have slight play
various vehicle corrosion
wheels bearings have slight play
wiring in cab exposed
Oil leak ()
Propshaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing ()
Various vehicle corrosion
various brake pipes corroded
various steering joints have slight play
Electrical wiring inadequately supported various under bonnet, earth strap wrapped around exhaust etc (1.9.2a)
Electrical wiring insecure battery terminal (1.9.2a)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Oil leak ()
Propshaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing ()
Various vehicle corrosion
various brake pipes corroded
various steering joints have slight play
all steel brake pipes showing signs of corrosion
oil leak
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
all steel brake pipes showing signs of corrosion
oil leak
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)
Nearside Front Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Foot well and o/s door piller (3.6.C.3)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak
chassis badly corroded.
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Centre Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Indicator switch missing (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
chassis badly corroded.
How Reliable is the Land Rover 88?
Based on 159,893 MOT tests across 17,464 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A159 BUF is a 1983 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
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 A159 BUF, 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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A159 BUF is a 1983 Land Rover 88, first registered on 3 November 1983.
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