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A193 BEC

1983 Land Rover 88

Green Lpg 2265cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

96,376 mi
Last recorded96,376 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 1983 Land Rover 8857,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA193 BEC
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,265cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 96,376 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 96,140 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2023 95,856 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 95,339 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 95,240 miles

underside heavily undersealed

Fail 14 Dec 2021 95,240 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 15 Dec 2020 94,954 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 94,443 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 93,738 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2018 93,738 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 92,948 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 91,846 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 91,024 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 90,478 miles

Vehicle heavily greased underneath.

Pass 12 Dec 2013 89,860 miles

Underside of body heavily greased.

Pass 21 Dec 2012 89,076 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2011 88,445 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 87,020 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 85,107 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 82,520 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 78,793 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 76,513 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 73,094 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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A193 BEC is a 1983 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,265cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 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 A193 BEC, 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 A193 BEC registered?

A193 BEC is a 1983 Land Rover 88, first registered on 2 August 1983.

Is A193 BEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A193 BEC shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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