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A190 KFJ

1983 Land Rover 88

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

91,592 mi
Last recorded91,592 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2021
Typical for 1983 Land Rover 8857,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA190 KFJ
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2021 91,592 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2021 91,583 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Front Service brake efficiency below requirements not working (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 91,336 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 90,945 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 88,304 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 83,920 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 80,228 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 77,631 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 77,497 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 76,504 miles

smokeing on idle

undersealed

Pass 27 Oct 2009 75,648 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

rear xmember welded

Fail 27 Oct 2009 75,648 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

rear xmember welded

Pass 24 Oct 2008 74,999 miles

o/s rear of front spring eye bush worn

smoke on idle

Pass 31 Oct 2007 74,330 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

rear number plate slightly dirty

Fail 30 Oct 2007 74,310 miles

Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear number plate slightly dirty

Pass 19 Oct 2006 73,510 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2005 72,091 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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A190 KFJ is a 1983 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 A190 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.

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What year was A190 KFJ registered?

A190 KFJ is a 1983 Land Rover 88, first registered on 10 March 1983.

Is A190 KFJ safe to buy?

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