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A236 ACV

1983 Land Rover 88

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

98,961 mi
Last recorded98,961 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2023
Typical for 1983 Land Rover 8857,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA236 ACV
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2023 98,961 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Nov 2023 98,961 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 98,707 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front & rear body panels damaged

Pass 31 May 2018 97,612 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2017 97,310 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened All springs (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Offside door has some corrosion and damage - needs some attention

Rear Door has some corrosion and damage - needs attention

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 96,818 miles

general surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

nearside rear wing damaged

Pass 27 Apr 2015 96,461 miles

Offside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 96,095 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 95,843 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Fail 27 Feb 2013 95,843 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 94,536 miles

Offside 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.C.1a)

advise excess wear front and rear diff units

advise osf headlamp on limit

Fail 25 Oct 2011 94,536 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

advise excess wear front and rear diff units

advise osf headlamp on limit

Pass 9 Sep 2010 93,590 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 93,587 miles

Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 92,669 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 92,667 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

play in both front tractor housings

rear diff seal leaking

slight play rear bearings

Pass 8 Sep 2008 91,791 miles

front propshaft splines worn

n s trackrod dust cover split

o s f floor/bulkhead corroded

body support by n s f door in advanced corrosive state

play in both front tractor housings

Fail 1 Sep 2008 91,786 miles

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment loose (2.4.F.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

body support by n s f door in advanced corrosive state

front propshaft splines worn

n s trackrod dust cover split

o s f floor/bulkhead corroded

play in both front tractor housings

Pass 24 Jul 2007 90,241 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 90,241 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

(strong advise) play in both front tractor housing bearings

engine oil leaks

front prop splines wornb

nail in o s r tyre

o s f floor corroded

play in o s f bearing

rear bump stops in poor condition

rear tail pipe heavily corroded

rear tyre treads cracking

slight play o s trackrod end

Pass 12 Jun 2006 88,437 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 88,436 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

engine oil leak

n s f trackrod end dust cover split

play in front and rear prop splines

play in n s f tractor housing

rear tail pipe and bracket corroded

slight oil leak rear diff

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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A236 ACV is a 1983 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 A236 ACV, 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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A236 ACV is a 1983 Land Rover 88, first registered on 14 September 1983.

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