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A189 PYB

1983 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

73,285 mi
Last recorded73,285 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2022
Typical for 1983 Land Rover 8857,341 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA189 PYB
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2022 73,285 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front leaf spring corroded and starting to splay apart

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear leaf spring corroded and starting to splay apart

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front leaf spring corroded and starting to splay apart

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear leaf spring corroded and starting to splay apart

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel tank outriggers corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2021 73,191 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body to chassis mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front leaf spring leaves corroded and starting to splay apart

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body to chassis mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear leaf spring leaves corroded and starting to splay apart

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body to chassis mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front leaf spring leaves corroded and starting to splay apart

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body to chassis mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear leaf spring leaves corroded and starting to splay apart

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel tank chassis outriggers corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2020 73,075 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 72,996 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 72,993 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 72,680 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 72,534 miles

Front swivel joints misting

Fail 20 Oct 2017 72,334 miles

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

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Front swivel joints misting

Pass 10 Oct 2016 71,690 miles

Nearside Front HUB LEAKING

Offside Front HUB LEAKING

Pass 22 Oct 2015 71,474 miles

chassie corroded

oil leaks

wipers split

Pass 21 Oct 2014 71,083 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 70,402 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 70,402 miles

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 70,073 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 70,073 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 69,829 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

o/s/r light lense slightly perished

slight perishing o/s/f tyre

Pass 18 Oct 2010 69,329 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 15 Oct 2010 69,323 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 68,955 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 68,949 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 68,578 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

rear cross member rusty

Fail 24 Oct 2008 68,555 miles

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

brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Propshaft component defective

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

rear cross member rusty

Pass 24 Jul 2007 68,438 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 68,439 miles

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

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 68,424 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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A189 PYB is a 1983 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 A189 PYB, 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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A189 PYB is a 1983 Land Rover 88, first registered on 14 October 1983.

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