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A257 OEG

1983 Land Rover 88

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2006
Tests7 (1 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate14.3%

Mileage

18,942 mi
Last recorded18,942 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2007
Typical for 1983 Land Rover 8857,341 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA257 OEG
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

1 pass 6 fail
Fail 31 Jan 2007 18,942 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 26 Jan 2007 18,916 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

slight play in rear shock absorber mounting bushes

Fail 17 Jan 2007 18,901 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 13 Jan 2007 18,887 miles

Brake linkage excessively worn and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

play in steering box

Fail 18 Dec 2006 18,865 miles

Brake pivot excessively worn and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2005 14,284 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 14,284 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

propshaft defective

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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A257 OEG is a 1983 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 14.3%.

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 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 A257 OEG, 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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A257 OEG is a 1983 Land Rover 88, first registered on 18 November 1983.

Is A257 OEG safe to buy?

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