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A188 KFJ

1983 Land Rover 88

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2015
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

96,499 mi
Last recorded96,499 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2014
Typical for 1983 Land Rover 8857,341 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA188 KFJ
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2014 96,499 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight blue smoke at idle

slight play in steering box

Pass 28 Jan 2013 96,150 miles

slight blue smoke when cold

Fail 22 Jan 2013 96,150 miles

Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

slight blue smoke when cold

Pass 31 Jan 2012 95,950 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 95,934 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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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A188 KFJ is a 1983 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 A188 KFJ, 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 A188 KFJ registered?

A188 KFJ is a 1983 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is A188 KFJ safe to buy?

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