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A230 HSW

1983 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,649 mi
Last recorded80,649 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1983 Land Rover 8857,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA230 HSW
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 80,649 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 79,062 miles

Offside Front Inner Fluid leak, but not excessive steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2022 79,062 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Front Inner Fluid leak, but not excessive steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 77,794 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 77,769 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear shockers lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 77,227 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 77,221 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2016 69,797 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

tyres perished

Fail 12 Sep 2016 69,797 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

tyres perished

Pass 2 Jun 2015 66,379 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 66,327 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 65,952 miles

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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A230 HSW is a 1983 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A230 HSW, 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 A230 HSW registered?

A230 HSW is a 1983 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 September 1983.

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