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A305 NNK

1983 Land Rover 88

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2025
Tests33 (19 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate57.6%

Mileage

85,284 mi
Last recorded85,284 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2024
Typical for 1983 Land Rover 8857,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA305 NNK
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

19 pass 14 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2024 85,284 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 85,056 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 85,008 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front body mountings corroded

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush wrong retaining washer fitted (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear check strap broken

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 84,763 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 84,763 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Sep 2020 84,687 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 84,687 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2019 84,564 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 84,564 miles

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Oct 2018 84,273 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2018 84,273 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 84,172 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 84,171 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Jul 2017 84,170 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 83,879 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Aug 2016 83,832 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 83,111 miles

Both front hub seals leaking

Excess play in front propshaft

Front windscreen wipers and washers in poor condition but servicable

Rear number plate de-laminating

Shock absorber bushes perished

Steel brake pipes at front around dividing valve corroded

Wrong washer fitted to nearside rear upper shock absorber bush

Fail 20 Jun 2015 83,107 miles

Centre Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s wiper split

Pass 15 Apr 2014 82,458 miles

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

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

Vehicle underside freshly undercoated

Fail 14 Apr 2014 82,456 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Vehicle underside freshly undercoated

Pass 11 Jun 2013 82,182 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 82,166 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 May 2012 78,119 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 78,119 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 May 2011 74,063 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 70,485 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 70,400 miles

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

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

side steps project from side of vehicle with sharp edges

Pass 2 Jun 2009 66,581 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 66,581 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Jun 2008 65,633 miles

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Fail 14 Jun 2008 65,633 miles

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

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2007 65,405 miles

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

servo operation weak

tyres perished †n/s/r spring worn

Pass 22 Nov 2005 65,361 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
Full Land Rover 88 reliability report

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A305 NNK is a 1983 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.6%.

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 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 A305 NNK, 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 A305 NNK registered?

A305 NNK is a 1983 Land Rover 88, first registered on 16 September 1983.

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