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A185 STU

1983 Land Rover 88

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2025
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

68,246 mi
Last recorded68,246 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2024
Typical for 1983 Land Rover 8857,341 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA185 STU
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2024 68,246 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

wear in rear prop shaft

Fail 17 Oct 2024 68,246 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

wear in rear prop shaft

Pass 28 Nov 2022 68,246 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2022 68,246 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 68,234 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 68,234 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure inner wing (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure inner wing (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 68,176 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 68,175 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 68,119 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 68,113 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning lamp or other device has operated (3.3.E.5b) DANGEROUS

front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/rear suspension bump stop missing

Pass 17 Apr 2014 65,598 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 65,582 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 65,527 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 65,495 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Fail 25 Jan 2007 65,495 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2005 65,341 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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A185 STU is a 1983 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 A185 STU, 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 A185 STU registered?

A185 STU is a 1983 Land Rover 88, first registered on 7 September 1983.

Is A185 STU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A185 STU shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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