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A317 EPE

1983 Land Rover 88

Brown Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

68,541 mi
Last recorded68,541 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2023
Typical for 1983 Land Rover 8857,341 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA317 EPE
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1983
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2023 68,541 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 65,313 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 62,252 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 62,218 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 62,142 miles

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 62,005 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2016 61,890 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 61,449 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 61,124 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Fail 26 Feb 2014 61,121 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 60,777 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall cut but not showing cords

rear chassis crossmember rusting

Pass 15 Mar 2012 59,392 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 59,390 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 58,435 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

boyh front brakepipes corroded

exhaust corroded

front to back brakepipes corroded

front tyres tread perished

rear axle brakpipes corroded

split n/s/f wiper

Fail 29 Sep 2010 58,425 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

boyh front brakepipes corroded

exhaust corroded

front to back brakepipes corroded

front tyres tread perished

rear axle brakpipes corroded

split n/s/f wiper

Pass 25 Sep 2009 57,793 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/f wiper split

o/s/f wheel bearing noisey

various points of surface corrosion on chassis

Fail 15 Sep 2009 57,780 miles

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

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

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/f wiper split

o/s/f wheel bearing noisey

various points of surface corrosion on chassis

Pass 26 Sep 2008 57,084 miles

brakepipes corroding

washers slow to operate

Fail 26 Sep 2008 57,074 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

brakepipes corroding

brakepipes corroding

washers slow to operate

Pass 19 Sep 2007 56,073 miles

Battery insecure

horn is quieter than is usual for a similar vehicle

Pass 23 Aug 2006 54,865 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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A317 EPE is a 1983 Land Rover 88 in Brown with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 A317 EPE, 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 A317 EPE registered?

A317 EPE is a 1983 Land Rover 88, first registered on 6 December 1983.

Is A317 EPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for A317 EPE shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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