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A26 OWR

1984 Land Rover Series

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

97,682 mi
Last recorded97,682 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Series43,863 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA26 OWR
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 97,682 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2024 97,673 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside brake binding excessively (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

various oil leaks but not excessive

Pass 17 Jul 2023 97,646 miles

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

engine oil leaks

Pass 29 Jul 2022 97,435 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 97,268 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 97,098 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 96,970 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 96,942 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 96,114 miles

Nearside Front suspension upper swivel has slight play

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 94,273 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 25 Jul 2016 94,267 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 92,313 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 92,100 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 92,100 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 91,328 miles

Hazards seem a little fast

fuel tank damp

Fail 30 Sep 2013 91,327 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Hazards seem a little fast

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 89,124 miles

N/s/r brake back plate light missting of oil

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 86,787 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 80,943 miles

all 4 tyres in poor condition cracking up on treads and sidewalls slight corrosion on n/s gearbox mounting area on crossmember

Pass 20 Mar 2009 80,260 miles

Rear tyres cracking

Pass 14 Apr 2008 79,258 miles

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

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

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

both front swivels pitted

Fail 12 Apr 2008 79,258 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both front swivels pitted

Pass 13 Jul 2007 78,870 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 75,718 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 75,718 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

How Reliable is the Land Rover Series?

Based on 2,274 MOT tests across 196 vehicles.

69.6%
Pass Rate
504
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
196
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 134
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 130
Stop lamp not working 106
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 92
position lamp(s) not working 78
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A26 OWR is a 1984 Land Rover Series in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 1984 Land Rover Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.1% with a typical mileage of 43,863 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Series fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 134 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A26 OWR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Series typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 42 years old, this Land Rover Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A26 OWR registered?

A26 OWR is a 1984 Land Rover Series, first registered on 3 April 1984.

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