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A283 DPM

1984 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

54,610 mi
Last recorded54,610 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2024
Typical for 1984 Land Rover 8857,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA283 DPM
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2024 54,610 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 54,548 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 54,413 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 53,780 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 53,654 miles

Hydrocarbon emissions high on idle

OSF tyre perished

Pass 1 Mar 2013 53,352 miles

n/s/f outrigger corroded

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

battery insecure

both front hubseals leaking

both front tyres worn out of shape

exhaust corroded

n/s/f door mirror glass damaged

Fail 28 Feb 2013 53,331 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

2 x bolts loose on transmission brake drum

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

battery insecure

both front hubseals leaking

both front tyres worn out of shape

exhaust corroded

n/s/f door mirror glass damaged

n/s/f outrigger corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2012 53,074 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2012 53,074 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 51,551 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 48,222 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 48,222 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2008 48,185 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 48,185 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 48,176 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 47,493 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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A283 DPM is a 1984 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 A283 DPM, 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 A283 DPM registered?

A283 DPM is a 1984 Land Rover 88, first registered on 3 January 1984.

Is A283 DPM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A283 DPM shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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