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A16 FDE

1983 Land Rover 88

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

62,239 mi
Last recorded62,239 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2014
Typical for 1983 Land Rover 8857,341 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 FDE
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2014 62,239 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 62,216 miles

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

slight oil leak from swivel hubs

Pass 23 Mar 2012 62,216 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 62,216 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 62,216 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 62,216 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 62,216 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 62,208 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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A16 FDE is a 1983 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 A16 FDE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A16 FDE?

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What year was A16 FDE registered?

A16 FDE is a 1983 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 November 1983.

Is A16 FDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for A16 FDE shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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