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A28 YWA

1983 Land Rover 88

Blue Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,583 mi
Last recorded85,583 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2013
Typical for 1983 Land Rover 8857,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA28 YWA
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2013 85,583 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 85,108 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 85,051 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both engine mountings parted

Pass 6 Oct 2011 84,159 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 82,626 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 30 May 2009 81,375 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 77,792 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 77,792 miles

Centre Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

BRAKE TRAVEL ON SERVO

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

SLIGHT OIL LEAKS ON STEERING BOX

Fail 5 Apr 2007 77,772 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

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

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

nearside rear outrigger corroded & holed

oil leak on both front hubs

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 YWA is a 1983 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1983 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 57,341 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 A28 YWA, 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 43 years old, this Land Rover 88 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A28 YWA registered?

A28 YWA is a 1983 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 December 1983.

Is A28 YWA safe to buy?

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