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A281 CAB

1984 Land Rover 88

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2023
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

71,863 mi
Last recorded71,863 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2022
Typical for 1984 Land Rover 8857,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA281 CAB
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2022 71,863 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 69,971 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 69,950 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 66,534 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 30 Sep 2020 66,529 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 64,143 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 63,862 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 63,615 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 63,273 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 62,794 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 62,368 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Aug 2014 62,354 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2013 62,092 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 62,084 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 61,837 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 61,616 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 61,357 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 61,140 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 610,175 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 60,904 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 60,904 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2007 60,694 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 60,336 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
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A281 CAB is a 1984 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A281 CAB, 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 A281 CAB registered?

A281 CAB is a 1984 Land Rover 88, first registered on 6 June 1984.

Is A281 CAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for A281 CAB shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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