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A294 GNR

1984 Land Rover 88

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

80,445 mi
Last recorded80,445 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 1984 Land Rover 8857,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA294 GNR
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 80,445 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2026 80,434 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 80,296 miles

Front exhaust down pipe securing clamp is loose

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 80,115 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

the front exhaust downpipe has slight movement in its securing clamp

Pass 22 Feb 2023 80,000 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear floor brace is corroded

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2023 80,000 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings drop arm ball joint to the cross rod securing clamp bolt is insecure (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings drop arm ball joint to the cross rod securing clamp bolt is insecure (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear floor brace is corroded

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

the fan belt loose

Pass 16 Feb 2022 79,541 miles

Nearside Rear body mounting corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

movement at steering wheel / steering box

reg lamp illumination dim

Pass 5 Feb 2021 79,305 miles

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired (1.1.3 (e))

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Nearside rear body mounting prescribed area excessively corroded. Body still secure

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2021 79,305 miles

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired (1.1.3 (e))

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside rear body mounting prescribed area excessively corroded. Body still secure

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 78,338 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 78,324 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 78,072 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 78,061 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 77,594 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 76,499 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 76,481 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 75,753 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 75,753 miles

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

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

parking permit in windscreen

vehicle suspention leaning to o/s

Pass 14 Aug 2006 75,549 miles

n/s front and rear lower shock bushes slight play

slight play in o/s top king pin/ball

vehicle leaning over to o/s

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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A294 GNR is a 1984 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 A294 GNR, 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 A294 GNR registered?

A294 GNR is a 1984 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 February 1984.

Is A294 GNR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A294 GNR shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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