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A215 CEC

1983 Land Rover 88

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

9,539 mi
Last recorded9,539 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2019
Typical for 1983 Land Rover 8857,341 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA215 CEC
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2019 9,539 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 9,539 miles

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both front shocks, lower bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2018 9,539 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn shock (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn shock (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both front shocks, lower bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2018 9,539 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 9,550 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

n/s/f.o/s/f.o/s/r.tyres.perished.

Fail 17 Oct 2016 9,539 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

n/s/f.o/s/f.o/s/r.tyres.perished.

Pass 4 Nov 2015 9,539 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 9,539 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

o/s/r.hub.seal.leaking.tyres.perished.

Pass 10 Oct 2014 9,539 miles

osf wheel bearing noisy

Pass 15 Oct 2013 8,017 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front and rear shock bushes all worn

o/s front tyre low and very perished

o/s rear axle half shaft seal leaking

wipers split

Pass 22 Oct 2012 3,829 miles

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

slight play in near side rear shocker lower bush

slight play in off side front shocker lower bush

Fail 8 Oct 2012 3,829 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

slight play in near side rear shocker lower bush

slight play in off side front shocker lower bush

Pass 28 Sep 2011 3,750 miles

all four tyres starting to perish on the tread

front prop shaft u/j worn

slight corrosion in most areas of chassis

Fail 23 Sep 2011 3,750 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

all four tyres starting to perish on the tread

front prop shaft u/j worn

slight corrosion in most areas of chassis

Pass 20 Oct 2010 6,069 miles

50 spots of corrosion see block plan

inbalance on rear brakes

Fail 15 Oct 2010 6,059 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

50 spots of corrosion see block plan

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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A215 CEC is a 1983 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 A215 CEC, 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 A215 CEC registered?

A215 CEC is a 1983 Land Rover 88, first registered on 15 September 1983.

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