CarVerify

Free Car Check

A159 CRM

1984 Land Rover 88

Green Diesel 2286cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2022
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

24,648 mi
Last recorded24,648 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2021
Typical for 1984 Land Rover 8857,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationA159 CRM
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2021 24,648 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive foot wells (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive foot wells (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member supports both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

very rusty under side

Pass 4 Jun 2015 94,503 miles

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 27 May 2015 24,494 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 24,226 miles

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Apr 2014 24,217 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 23,944 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

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

Fail 11 Jun 2013 23,944 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

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

registration plate lamp working 50%

Pass 21 May 2012 23,181 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 23,170 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 4 May 2011 23,120 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

OSF & NSF Wheels difficult to spin, brakes binding slightly

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 18 Apr 2011 23,119 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

OSF & NSF Wheels difficult to spin, brakes binding slightly

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 5 May 2010 21,495 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Apr 2010 21,431 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2008 15,593 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 15,593 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 13,836 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 13,836 miles

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)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 12,578 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
Full Land Rover 88 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

A159 CRM is a 1984 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1984 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 57,834 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 CRM, 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 42 years old, this Land Rover 88 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A159 CRM?

You can check the full history of A159 CRM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was A159 CRM registered?

A159 CRM is a 1984 Land Rover 88, first registered on 4 January 1984.

Is A159 CRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A159 CRM shows 18 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A159 CRM have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on A159 CRM. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.