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A285 AWJ

1984 Land Rover 88

Blue Diesel 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,320 mi
Last recorded81,320 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2024
Typical for 1984 Land Rover 8857,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA285 AWJ
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Jan 2024 81,320 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shocker area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 80,856 miles

Nearside Front swivel hub was slight oil leak

Nearside Rear Upper Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2022 80,856 miles

Fuel hose leaking filter to pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front swivel hub was slight oil leak

Nearside Rear Upper Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 80,252 miles

Nearside Front slight oil leak from hub swivel oil seal

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2021 80,252 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front slight oil leak from hub swivel oil seal

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 78,710 miles

heavily undersealed

Fail 15 Sep 2020 78,703 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

heavily undersealed

Pass 1 Nov 2019 78,695 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 78,688 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 70,922 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 68,379 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 65,130 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 62,411 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 58,752 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 95,966 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Nov 2005 93,295 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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A285 AWJ is a 1984 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A285 AWJ, 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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A285 AWJ is a 1984 Land Rover 88, first registered on 13 March 1984.

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