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A236 NRH

1984 Land Rover 88

Brown Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

22,045 mi
Last recorded22,045 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 1984 Land Rover 8857,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA236 NRH
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1984
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 22,045 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 21,975 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2023 21,948 miles

BOTH FRONT HUB SEALS WEEPING

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BEHIND BUMPER (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

SLIGHT ENGINE OIL LEAK

Pass 27 Jul 2022 21,918 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 21,871 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced behind bumper bracket (6.1.1 (c) (i))

hub seals weeping front

Pass 5 Aug 2020 21,807 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2020 21,807 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 21,763 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2019 21,763 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 21,690 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 21,690 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 21,496 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 21,390 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 21,140 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 20,913 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 20,913 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 20,712 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 20,462 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 20,318 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 20,318 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2010 20,294 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

ns/r outrigger slightly corroded but not yet holed

os/f floor area holed by accelerator pedal but not within prescribed areas

Pass 28 Jul 2010 20,294 miles

ns/r outrigger slightly corroded but not yet holed

os/f floor area holed by accelerator pedal but not within prescribed areas

Pass 4 Aug 2009 20,266 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

O/SIDE OUT RIGGER , SECURING FUEL TANK STARTING TO CORODE

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 28 Jul 2009 20,253 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

O/SIDE OUT RIGGER , SECURING FUEL TANK STARTING TO CORODE

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 19,953 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 19,952 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 19,778 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 19,773 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 19,472 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 19,472 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

FRONT BRAKES PULL TO LEFT WHEN APPLIED

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 NRH is a 1984 Land Rover 88 in Brown with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1984 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 57,834 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 NRH, 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 42 years old, this Land Rover 88 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A236 NRH registered?

A236 NRH is a 1984 Land Rover 88, first registered on 19 March 1984.

Is A236 NRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for A236 NRH shows 30 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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