MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
65,745 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear most (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear hand brake low on effort 16%
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear axle pinion seal leaking
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
rear axle pinion oil seal slightly leaKING
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Oil leak
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
indicator arm too close to steering wheel turns on when turning wheel
no towbar electrics
Nearside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Oil leak
indicator arm too close to steering wheel turns on when turning wheel
no towbar electrics
Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
all damper shrouds missing
n/s headlamp deteriateing
slight play in o/s front hub
transmission misting in oil
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)
handbrake pad is low
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.6b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the Land Rover 88?
Based on 159,893 MOT tests across 17,464 vehicles.
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A231 XSJ is a 1983 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.
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 A231 XSJ, 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 A231 XSJ registered?
A231 XSJ is a 1983 Land Rover 88, first registered on 21 June 1983.
Is A231 XSJ safe to buy?
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