MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,603 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Headlamp aim too low Both Front (4.1.2 (a))
Slight body corrosion
Slight oil leaks
Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Both Rear (4.3.3 (b))
Slight body corrosion
Slight oil leaks
Bulk head corroded and holed
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside floor pan corroded and holed
Oil leak ()
Slight leak from both swivel joints
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Upper Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn (2.5.C.2c)
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Oil leak
both rear hub seals leaking
centre seat belt missing
large oil leak
ns inner arch liner corroded away
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
both rear hub seals leaking
centre seat belt missing
large oil leak
ns inner arch liner corroded away
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
How Reliable is the Land Rover 88?
Based on 159,893 MOT tests across 17,464 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A266 REG is a 1984 Land Rover 88 in Grey with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 A266 REG, 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 A266 REG registered?
A266 REG is a 1984 Land Rover 88, first registered on 3 February 1984.
Is A266 REG safe to buy?
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