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A207 GDG

1983 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2024
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

3,947 mi
Last recorded3,947 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2023
Typical for 1983 Land Rover 8857,341 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA207 GDG
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2023 3,947 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 3,947 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 3,804 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2021 3,804 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 3,663 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 3,270 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 3,270 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear reflector missing Both (1.5.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working and damaged (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 May 2017 2,912 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2017 2,912 miles

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

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

Pass 11 May 2016 2,649 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 May 2016 2,649 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle adjust n/s front drum brake (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake application uneven adjust n/s front drum brake (3.7.B.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 2,372 miles

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

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

some brake pipes greased preventing full inspection

Fail 11 May 2015 2,372 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

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

some brake pipes greased preventing full inspection

Pass 30 Apr 2014 1,668 miles

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

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

exhaust mount corroded

Pass 9 May 2013 1,205 miles

rear crossmember corroded

Fail 7 May 2013 1,205 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear crossmember corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2012 546 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2012 546 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2011 99,922 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 99,553 miles

Oil leak

nearside front hub seal slight leak

Pass 31 Mar 2009 99,228 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2009 99,228 miles

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 98,802 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 98,802 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 98,381 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 97,572 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 97,572 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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A207 GDG is a 1983 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 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 A207 GDG, 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 A207 GDG registered?

A207 GDG is a 1983 Land Rover 88, first registered on 2 September 1983.

Is A207 GDG safe to buy?

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