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A168 ORV

1983 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

55,545 mi
Last recorded55,545 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 1983 Land Rover 8857,341 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA168 ORV
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 55,545 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2026 55,543 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed casing badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed casing badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 55,364 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 54,994 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jan 2024 54,994 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Intermediate drop arm insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 54,668 miles

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

steering idler has slight play

Pass 2 Dec 2021 54,318 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2021 54,316 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system at wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2020 53,859 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2020 53,856 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 53,277 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside, front & rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 52,383 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2018 52,383 miles

Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit loom into offside front chassis (4.11 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 52,018 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

all tyres perished

Fail 5 Dec 2017 52,018 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

all tyres perished

Pass 1 Dec 2016 51,476 miles

all tyres perished with age

Fail 30 Nov 2016 51,476 miles

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

all tyres perished with age

Pass 24 Nov 2015 50,991 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all tyres perished

Fail 23 Nov 2015 50,991 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.2.C.1h)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all tyres perished

Pass 5 Dec 2014 50,504 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

dry rubbing noise occasionally heard from nearside front wheel when spun.

Fail 4 Dec 2014 50,504 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

dry rubbing noise occasionally heard from nearside front wheel when spun.

Pass 6 Dec 2013 49,989 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 49,507 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

steering lock not working

Pass 24 Nov 2011 48,916 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 48,360 miles

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

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

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

some light smoke from exhaust at all speeds

Pass 17 Nov 2009 47,735 miles

accident damage to nearside & offside front wings, no sharp edges

Fail 17 Nov 2009 47,735 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

accident damage to nearside & offside front wings, no sharp edges

bolt missing from nearside & offside front seat runners

Pass 29 Oct 2008 47,249 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

one headlamp is set on main beam the other on dipped beam

Pass 29 Oct 2007 46,648 miles

nearside front wheel bearing noisey

Pass 25 Oct 2006 46,003 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 45,189 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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A168 ORV is a 1983 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A168 ORV, 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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A168 ORV is a 1983 Land Rover 88, first registered on 16 September 1983.

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