MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
92,185 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both front suspension spheres leaking
both rear hub seals leaking
general underbody corrosion
rear body mounting rails holed & corroded
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both front suspension spheres leaking
both rear hub seals leaking
rear body mounting rails holed & corroded
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
both front suspension spheres weeping
both rear hub seals weeping
rear floor mountings holed & corroded
underbody corrosion
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
both front suspension spheres weeping
both rear hub seals weeping
rear floor mountings holed & corroded
underbody corrosion
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
both front suspension sphere seals leaking
general underbody corrosion
oil leaks
rear floor mounts holed & corroded advise early repair
signs of slight weep from rear hub seals
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
both front suspension sphere seals leaking
general underbody corrosion
oil leaks
rear floor mounts holed & corroded advise early repair
signs of slight weep from rear hub seals
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn swivel pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn swivel pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))
n/s/f leaf spring rear bush deteriorated/perished/slight play
slight oil leaks apparent rear backing plates and front swivel seals
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside floor / inner wing gusset corroded
Rear load area crossmember corroded
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Central Exhaust system insecure bracket / mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper not working both wipers (3.4 (a))
Nearside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts indicator wiring (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts indicator wiring (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Offside floor / inner wing gusset corroded
Rear load area crossmember corroded
Oil leak
leak from nearside front and rear hubs
welded repairs to vehicle
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
leak from nearside front and rear hubs
welded repairs to vehicle
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
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)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
How Reliable is the Land Rover 88?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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A228 OAT is a 1983 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.
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 A228 OAT, 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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A228 OAT is a 1983 Land Rover 88, first registered on 9 November 1983.
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