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A222 DPB

1983 Land Rover 88

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

90,278 mi
Last recorded90,278 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2023
Typical for 1983 Land Rover 8857,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA222 DPB
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2023 90,278 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Oil leaks from various areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On brake back plate (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On brake back plate (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear box tail pipe and mount corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear crossmember inner face (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 90,204 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 90,156 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides perishing 205/80/17 Copper A/T (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 90,008 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Sep 2020 90,007 miles

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 89,957 miles

Fuel tank slightly damp

Slight play in steering relay

Fail 27 Aug 2019 89,957 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front spring hanger corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel tank slightly damp

Slight play in steering relay

Pass 29 Aug 2018 89,533 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Aug 2018 89,533 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 89,253 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 88,825 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 88,486 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 88,113 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 88,113 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 87,640 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 86,921 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 86,921 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 86,266 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 85,690 miles

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

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

entire underside of vehicle is in a state of corrosion

various oil leaks

Fail 2 Jul 2010 85,687 miles

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

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

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

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

entire underside of vehicle is in a state of corrosion

various oil leaks

Pass 25 Jun 2009 85,586 miles

underside of vehicle showing some signs of corrosion

various oil leaks

Pass 18 Jun 2008 85,469 miles

Oil leak

underside of vehicle is in a state of corrosion

Fail 11 Jun 2008 85,469 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

underside of vehicle is in a state of corrosion

Pass 23 Feb 2007 85,421 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 84,969 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 84,969 miles

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

Nearside 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)

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
Full Land Rover 88 reliability report

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A222 DPB is a 1983 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 A222 DPB, 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 A222 DPB registered?

A222 DPB is a 1983 Land Rover 88, first registered on 26 August 1983.

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