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A218 MDD

1983 Land Rover 88

Blue Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

14,199 mi
Last recorded14,199 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2020
Typical for 1983 Land Rover 8857,341 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA218 MDD
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2020 14,199 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 13,814 miles

Central Rear rear tub support slightly corroded

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 13,555 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 13,555 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

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

Offside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 12,945 miles

Central Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Inner Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 11,524 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 11,524 miles

Offside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 9,659 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 9,659 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 9,373 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 8,986 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 8,578 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 7,353 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 7,341 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 5,857 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 5,849 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 4,804 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 4,802 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 4,241 miles

washers and wipers not good, Opening screen on vehicle

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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A218 MDD is a 1983 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 A218 MDD, 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 A218 MDD registered?

A218 MDD is a 1983 Land Rover 88, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is A218 MDD safe to buy?

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