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A201 BBD

1983 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2022
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

5,880 mi
Last recorded5,880 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2021
Typical for 1983 Land Rover 8857,341 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA201 BBD
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2021 5,880 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jun 2021 5,880 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system wheel cylinder joint (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 5,857 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 5,852 miles

Offside Front wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 5,659 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 5,136 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 5,136 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 28 Dec 2006 5,113 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 5,112 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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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A201 BBD is a 1983 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 A201 BBD, 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 A201 BBD registered?

A201 BBD is a 1983 Land Rover 88, first registered on 8 September 1983.

Is A201 BBD safe to buy?

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