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A214 LWX

1984 Land Rover 88

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

95,233 mi
Last recorded95,233 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2024
Typical for 1984 Land Rover 8857,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA214 LWX
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2024 95,233 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 94,814 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 94,099 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 93,264 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 92,982 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 92,977 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Apr 2018 91,968 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 90,987 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 89,869 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 89,755 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 89,755 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 89,668 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 2 Feb 2013 89,254 miles

o/s/r tyre cracked but not exposing cords

Pass 8 Oct 2011 88,804 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 88,157 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 20 Mar 2008 88,157 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 85,666 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Sep 2006 85,578 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 14 Sep 2006 85,507 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

offside front tyre sidewall slightly cracked

Fail 12 Aug 2005 82,055 miles

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

metal brake pipes from master cylinder to load valve corroding

n/s mirror glass cracked

n/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisy

o/.s centre body mounting corroded away on body-not dangerous

slight play in o/s/f swivel hub pins

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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A214 LWX is a 1984 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 70%.

Across all 1984 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 57,834 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 A214 LWX, 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 42 years old, this Land Rover 88 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A214 LWX registered?

A214 LWX is a 1984 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 January 1984.

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