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A311 BHR

1983 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2024
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

5,733 mi
Last recorded5,733 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2023
Typical for 1983 Land Rover 8857,341 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA311 BHR
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2023 5,733 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2023 5,717 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached split pin missing (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 5,674 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 5,366 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 4,790 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2019 4,784 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 4,456 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 4,451 miles

Drag link end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2017 2,467 miles

Oil leak ()

chassis corroding and repaired

overdrive unit oil leak

slight oil leaks from nearside front and nearside rear hubs

Fail 10 Jul 2017 2,455 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

chassis corroding and repaired

overdrive unit oil leak

slight oil leaks from nearside front and nearside rear hubs

Pass 15 Jul 2016 2,080 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2016 2,080 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2015 1,640 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 1,383 miles

both front tyres perrished

idle speed high

Fail 29 Mar 2014 1,383 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

both front tyres perrished

idle speed high

unable to check nearside rear wheel bearings

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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A311 BHR is a 1983 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 A311 BHR, 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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A311 BHR is a 1983 Land Rover 88, first registered on 31 December 1983.

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