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A298 NWT

1984 Land Rover 88

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2024
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

13,529 mi
Last recorded13,529 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2023
Typical for 1984 Land Rover 8857,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA298 NWT
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2023 13,529 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 13,189 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 13,166 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 12,055 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 12,045 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Brake master cylinder below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2008 11,985 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Coolant leak

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

fluid leaks on both front & n/s/r hub areas.

o/s track rod nut split pin missing.Poss thread locked.

rear underbody crossmembers corroded.

Pass 17 Sep 2007 11,272 miles

engine smokes on limit

old vt32 still applies

Fail 8 Sep 2007 11,268 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Front Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

floor getting weak

o/s/r brake drum damp †oil leaks †o/s+n/s front swivel joint seals leaking

Fail 14 Sep 2006 9,102 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear body supports to floor corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2006 9,102 miles

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

rear body supports to floor corroded

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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A298 NWT is a 1984 Land Rover 88 in Blue 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 A298 NWT, 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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A298 NWT is a 1984 Land Rover 88, first registered on 13 February 1984.

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