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A230 RVV

1983 Land Rover 88

Yellow Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,284 mi
Last recorded97,284 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 1983 Land Rover 8857,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA230 RVV
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1983
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 97,284 miles
Fail 6 May 2025 97,284 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 97,239 miles

corrosion around front bulkhead

corrosion around rear body mounts

fluid around fuel tank

play in offside front hub

Fail 2 Oct 2023 97,239 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

corrosion around front bulkhead

corrosion around rear body mounts

fluid around fuel tank

play in offside front hub

Pass 9 May 2022 97,075 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2022 97,075 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Jan 2021 96,823 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 96,171 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 70,588 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2017 70,588 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

side lights only operate with headlights

Pass 7 Sep 2015 91,662 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 90,663 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Jun 2014 90,637 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 90,319 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Jun 2013 90,310 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 89,947 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 89,927 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 89,780 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 89,779 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 86,949 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 86,949 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 85,272 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 77,145 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 77,110 miles

Nearside Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2005 73,390 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
Full Land Rover 88 reliability report

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A230 RVV is a 1983 Land Rover 88 in Yellow with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 A230 RVV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A230 RVV registered?

A230 RVV is a 1983 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is A230 RVV safe to buy?

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