MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,739 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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
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
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
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
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
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
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the Land Rover 88?
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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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