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A169 PDE

1983 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

4,246 mi
Last recorded4,246 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 1983 Land Rover 8857,341 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA169 PDE
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 4,246 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 4,064 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2023 4,062 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2020 4,055 miles

o/s/f tyre perishing on sidewall

Fail 30 Jun 2020 4,055 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

o/s/f tyre perishing on sidewall

Pass 22 Mar 2017 4,029 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 3,147 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 3,144 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 775 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 775 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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A169 PDE is a 1983 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 A169 PDE, 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 A169 PDE registered?

A169 PDE is a 1983 Land Rover 88, first registered on 10 August 1983.

Is A169 PDE safe to buy?

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