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A225 OAT

1984 Land Rover Series

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2018
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

78,896 mi
Last recorded78,896 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2017
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Series43,863 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA225 OAT
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2017 78,896 miles

Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases After back box (7.1.2)

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

Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Fail 21 Apr 2017 78,893 miles

Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Both outriggers (6.1.B.2)

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

Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Front on spring (4.1.D.2)

Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases After back box (7.1.2)

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

Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 78,153 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both front (2.7.4)

Fail 10 Mar 2016 78,153 miles

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

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both front (2.7.4)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 77,153 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 77,153 miles

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 15 Aug 2013 77,137 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 77,093 miles

slight weep front front swivel joints

Fail 27 Jul 2012 77,093 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight weep front front swivel joints

Pass 20 Jul 2011 76,646 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 19 Jul 2011 76,646 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 76,140 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front hubs are damp

o/s/r shocka deteriourating

Fail 1 Jul 2010 76,129 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front hubs are damp

o/s/r shocka deteriourating

Pass 27 Sep 2008 75,897 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 75,331 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 74,815 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 74,809 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring damaged and permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

How Reliable is the Land Rover Series?

Based on 2,274 MOT tests across 196 vehicles.

69.6%
Pass Rate
504
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
196
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 134
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 130
Stop lamp not working 106
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 92
position lamp(s) not working 78
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A225 OAT is a 1984 Land Rover Series in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

Across all 1984 Land Rover Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.1% with a typical mileage of 43,863 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 Series fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 134 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A225 OAT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Series typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 42 years old, this Land Rover Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A225 OAT registered?

A225 OAT is a 1984 Land Rover Series, first registered on 17 February 1984.

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