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A347 LWR

1983 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2016
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

1,140 mi
Last recorded1,140 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2015
Typical for 1983 Land Rover 8857,341 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA347 LWR
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2015 1,140 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 1,138 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 1,100 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 1,100 miles

Centre Rear Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

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

NEAR SIDE REAR BRAKE NOT WORKING DO NOT DRIVE

Fail 20 Feb 2012 1,092 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Inner Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Inner Lower Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Dec 2010 874 miles

rear axle leaking oil badly

rear road springs in poor condition

Fail 21 Dec 2010 873 miles

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

rear axle leaking oil badly

rear road springs in poor condition

Pass 16 Nov 2009 98,250 miles

oil leak from rear axle

Fail 14 Sep 2009 98,218 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 96,333 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 96,029 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 96,026 miles

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Nov 2005 95,248 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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A347 LWR is a 1983 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 A347 LWR, 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 A347 LWR registered?

A347 LWR is a 1983 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 October 1983.

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