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A344 USP

1984 Land Rover 88

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

94,107 mi
Last recorded94,107 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 1984 Land Rover 8857,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA344 USP
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 94,107 miles

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Fail 7 Oct 2025 94,107 miles

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

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 93,326 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive half shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 93,022 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 92,644 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 92,071 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 91,602 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 89,266 miles

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

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

some tidying of wiring req

spare wheel carrier bolts exposed

Fail 27 Apr 2013 89,249 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

some tidying of wiring req

Pass 7 Mar 2012 84,435 miles

body panel brakets corroded or missing

Fail 27 Feb 2012 84,342 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)

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

body panel brakets corroded or missing

Pass 7 Mar 2011 77,260 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 77,240 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 71,067 miles

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

very slight roughness in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 19 Feb 2009 68,560 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 68,560 miles

Brake servo damaged and function impaired (3.6.A.2c)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Fail 1 Oct 2008 68,537 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 16 May 2007 66,823 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 66,823 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

o/s & n/s flitches corroded under wing

Pass 12 May 2006 66,414 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
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A344 USP is a 1984 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 A344 USP, 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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A344 USP is a 1984 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 June 1984.

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