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A204 HNX

1983 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

30,352 mi
Last recorded30,352 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2024
Typical for 1983 Land Rover 8857,341 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA204 HNX
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2024 30,352 miles

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive swivel housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox and diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2024 30,352 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected battery terminal (4.11 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive swivel housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox and diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2023 28,557 miles

Offside Front Upper Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 May 2023 28,557 miles

Nearside Front Upper Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2022 27,910 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 26,916 miles
Fail 27 May 2021 26,912 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 26,823 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 26,330 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 24,230 miles

Extensive chassis welded repairs

Pass 2 Oct 2009 23,410 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 22,793 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 18,533 miles

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

both front sphere glands starting to leak

both offside rear and offside front leaf spring weak.vehicle leaning

both rear brake back plates damp

nearside front chassis rail suspected inadequate repair

oil leak

rear fog lamp dim

Fail 16 May 2006 18,520 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

both front spheres starting to leak.

both o/s springs weak vehicle leaning.

both rear brake back plates damp.

n/s/f chassis rail suspected inadequate repair.

oil leak

rear fog light dim.

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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A204 HNX is a 1983 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 A204 HNX, 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 A204 HNX registered?

A204 HNX is a 1983 Land Rover 88, first registered on 20 October 1983.

Is A204 HNX safe to buy?

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