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A28 OWR

1984 Land Rover 88

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

59,291 mi
Last recorded59,291 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2014
Typical for 1984 Land Rover 8857,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA28 OWR
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2014 59,291 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicators has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Sep 2014 59,290 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicators has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

osr brake bind

Pass 15 Sep 2011 54,552 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 47,880 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 47,874 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 47,350 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 1 Apr 2009 47,350 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 46,544 miles

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear diff leaking oil

Fail 14 Mar 2008 46,544 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 13 Mar 2007 45,464 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 45,464 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2005 43,935 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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A28 OWR is a 1984 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 A28 OWR, 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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A28 OWR is a 1984 Land Rover 88, first registered on 27 April 1984.

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