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A264 BSC

1983 Land Rover 88

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2025
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

89,739 mi
Last recorded89,739 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2024
Typical for 1983 Land Rover 8857,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA264 BSC
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2024 89,739 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2024 89,738 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 89,714 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2022 89,692 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear axle strengthening plate corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2021 89,617 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively sliding yoke (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear axle strengthening plate corroded

Nearside Rear body panel damaged but not likely to cause injury if grazed against

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear x3 body cross members corroded

Fail 8 Nov 2021 89,617 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coolant leak radiator ()

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively sliding yoke (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear axle strengthening plate corroded

Nearside Rear body panel damaged but not likely to cause injury if grazed against

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear x3 body cross members corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2020 89,548 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 89,548 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Dec 2019 89,473 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 89,473 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 89,353 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 89,262 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 89,262 miles

Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 89,087 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 89,087 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 88,877 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 88,633 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

builkhead corroded in several places

Pass 13 Dec 2013 88,235 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Fail 9 Dec 2013 88,215 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 87,413 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 87,410 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and fouling (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and fouling (2.4.B.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever is located so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated from the driver's seat (3.1.3c)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 86,706 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 20 Dec 2011 86,705 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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 23 Nov 2010 86,181 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 86,181 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 85,014 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Dec 2009 85,014 miles

Centre Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Dec 2008 83,110 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 83,110 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 81,975 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 81,187 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 80,957 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
Full Land Rover 88 reliability report

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A264 BSC is a 1983 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 A264 BSC, 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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A264 BSC is a 1983 Land Rover 88, first registered on 3 November 1983.

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