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A231 XSJ

1983 Land Rover 88

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

65,745 mi
Last recorded65,745 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2023
Typical for 1983 Land Rover 8857,341 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA231 XSJ
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2023 65,745 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 65,149 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 64,346 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 64,002 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 63,259 miles

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))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 62,376 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 61,589 miles

Rear hand brake low on effort 16%

Pass 24 Feb 2016 60,634 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2015 59,489 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 58,663 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 57,635 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 55,629 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2012 55,601 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2012 55,540 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 53,416 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 53,416 miles

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)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 49,609 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 47,931 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 43,466 miles

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)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 43,466 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 38,554 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 26 Feb 2007 38,554 miles

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)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 32,816 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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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?

The MOT history for A231 XSJ shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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