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A198 AAW

1983 Land Rover 88

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

24,995 mi
Last recorded24,995 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2021
Typical for 1983 Land Rover 8857,341 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA198 AAW
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2021 24,995 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 24,995 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2019 24,911 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material union (1.1.11 (c))

play in steering swivels

Fail 15 Aug 2019 24,911 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material union (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

play in steering swivels

Pass 6 Aug 2018 24,893 miles

Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn SHOCKABSORBER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 24,884 miles

Oil leak ()

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Bottom right foot wheel (3.6.C.3)

Fail 16 Aug 2017 24,884 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop arm gater (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Bottom right foot wheel (3.6.C.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Aug 2016 24,697 miles

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

Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 24,065 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

chassis ns os slightly corroded at rear

exhaust corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2015 24,065 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

chassis ns os slightly corroded at rear

exhaust corroded

Pass 28 May 2014 23,677 miles

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

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 21 May 2013 23,081 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 21,635 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s and n/s rear axle rebound straps are broken.

Fail 6 Jun 2012 21,635 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s and n/s rear axle rebound straps are broken.

Pass 3 Jun 2011 21,207 miles

poss n/s/r wheel cylinder leaking

slight noise n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 14 Jun 2010 19,355 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 19,355 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 15,458 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 15,458 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 11,561 miles

advise centre seat missing

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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A198 AAW is a 1983 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 A198 AAW, 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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A198 AAW is a 1983 Land Rover 88, first registered on 9 November 1983.

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