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A228 OAT

1983 Land Rover 88

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2025
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

92,185 mi
Last recorded92,185 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2024
Typical for 1983 Land Rover 8857,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA228 OAT
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2024 92,185 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2024 92,185 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 91,799 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2022 91,790 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 91,647 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2021 91,647 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2021 91,643 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 91,550 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 91,441 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 91,441 miles

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))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 90,592 miles

Offside floor / inner wing gusset corroded

Rear load area crossmember corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2018 90,585 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2013 90,383 miles

Oil leak

leak from nearside front and rear hubs

welded repairs to vehicle

Fail 22 Apr 2013 90,383 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 88,271 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 87,365 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 86,398 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 86,363 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 84,766 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 83,678 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 4 Apr 2008 83,678 miles

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)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 83,569 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 83,565 miles

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)

Pass 12 May 2006 83,452 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 83,452 miles

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?

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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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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