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A171 KWX

1983 Land Rover 88

Yellow Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2024
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,939 mi
Last recorded141,939 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2023
Typical for 1983 Land Rover 8857,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA171 KWX
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1983
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2023 141,939 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 141,674 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2022 141,674 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 141,346 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 140,496 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 139,495 miles

Vehicle has been modified for offroad use

Pass 10 Jun 2016 139,352 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 67,669 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 58,528 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

corrosion on chassis

offside front tyre signs of perishing

rear exhaust loose

signs of corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

Fail 28 Oct 2010 58,528 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

corrosion on chassis

offside front tyre signs of perishing

rear exhaust loose

signs of corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

Fail 13 Oct 2010 58,528 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring slipper insecure (2.4.B.5)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring slipper insecure (2.4.B.5)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

o/s/f tyre perished

rear exhaust loose

Fail 10 Sep 2010 58,510 miles

Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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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A171 KWX is a 1983 Land Rover 88 in Yellow with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A171 KWX, 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

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What year was A171 KWX registered?

A171 KWX is a 1983 Land Rover 88, first registered on 4 November 1983.

Is A171 KWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for A171 KWX shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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