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A289 GPF

1984 Land Rover 88

Black Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2026
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,610 mi
Last recorded98,610 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2025
Typical for 1984 Land Rover 8857,834 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA289 GPF
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2025 98,610 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 98,608 miles
Fail 23 May 2022 98,608 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 98,066 miles

Cut in offside rear tyre outer sidewall

Handbrake brake pads wearing low

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 27 Feb 2018 98,066 miles

Cut in offside rear tyre outer sidewall

Handbrake brake pads wearing low

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 97,844 miles

movement in steering idler ball joint

Pass 4 Jan 2016 97,586 miles

Indicator switching system modified

Fail 2 Jan 2016 97,585 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Steering damper damaged and unserviceable Securing nut missing! (2.2.C.1d)

Indicator switching system modified

No gap/movement at nearside front metal brake pipe

Pass 17 Dec 2005 96,166 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2005 96,166 miles

Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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A289 GPF is a 1984 Land Rover 88 in Black with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 A289 GPF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A289 GPF registered?

A289 GPF is a 1984 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 May 1984.

Is A289 GPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for A289 GPF shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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