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A353 NKL

1983 Land Rover 88

Blue Petrol 2400cc
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Expired
Expires19 Aug 2020
Tests27 (14 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate51.9%

Mileage

90,088 mi
Last recorded90,088 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2019
Typical for 1983 Land Rover 8857,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA353 NKL
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 13 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2019 90,088 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Both front axel swivel joints / Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 90,083 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Seat belt not functioning as intended both sides (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top and bottom bushs (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Front Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top and bottom bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability (5.1.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall cracked to cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall cracked to cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall cracked to cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall cracked to cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front both inner wheel arch loose

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface corrosion all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

engine will not idle

Pass 20 Jul 2018 90,083 miles

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

gear box mounts worn

Fail 4 Jul 2018 90,083 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Direction indicator not working both sides (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both side chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

dash indicators tell tail both flash at once

gear box mounts worn

Pass 7 Jul 2017 89,842 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Jul 2017 89,842 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 89,536 miles

Front floor corroded and holed both sides

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front swivel leaking oil

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front hub leaking oil

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Rear diff noisy and play in input bearing

exhaust system corroded

multiple oil leaks

no doors fitted

Fail 4 Jul 2016 89,509 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front floor corroded and holed both sides

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front swivel leaking oil

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front hub leaking oil

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Rear diff noisy and play in input bearing

exhaust system corroded

multiple oil leaks

no doors fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2015 89,117 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jul 2015 89,080 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2014 87,455 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Front Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Upper Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

engine & gear box showing signs of oil leak

o/s/f & n/s/f inner wing shields corroded

o/s/f & n/s/f tyres perished

o/s/r bump stop missing

radiator leaking water

Fail 12 Jul 2014 87,384 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Front Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Upper Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

engine & gear box showing signs of oil leak

o/s/f & n/s/f inner wing shields corroded

o/s/f & n/s/f tyres perished

o/s/r bump stop missing

radiator leaking water

Pass 20 Jul 2013 85,847 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

engine oil leak

n/s/f inner wing shield loose

o/s/r bump stop missing

Fail 13 Jul 2013 85,847 miles

Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Rear Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

engine oil leak

n/s/f inner wing shield loose

o/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 23 Jul 2012 84,096 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

all brake pipes slightly corroded

all tyres have cuts in tread

holes in near side and off side floor

near side front hub seal slight oil leak

near side front inner wing loose

near side front wheel bearing slight noise

off side rear bump stop missing

Fail 19 Jul 2012 84,095 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

all brake pipes slightly corroded

all tyres have cuts in tread

holes in near side and off side floor

near side front hub seal slight oil leak

near side front inner wing loose

near side front wheel bearing slight noise

off side rear bump stop missing

rear prop shaft uj joint slight play

Pass 6 Jul 2011 83,972 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

offside centre outrigger corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2010 83,749 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine & gearbox have oil leaks

play/wear in both prop splines

Fail 10 Jul 2010 83,749 miles

Centre Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Centre Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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

Rear Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine & gearbox have oil leaks

Pass 30 Jul 2009 83,445 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside rear bumpstop rubber missing

Fail 1 Jun 2009 83,433 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

o/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 30 May 2008 82,920 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

o/s/r bump stop missing

tyres fitted to vehicle seem to be for agricultural use not the high way

Fail 8 May 2008 82,837 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

o/s/r bump stop missing

tyres fitted to vehilce seem to be for agricultural use not the high way

washers not working ( fold down screen)

Pass 23 May 2007 81,644 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 81,184 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2006 81,184 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2006 81,184 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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

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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A353 NKL is a 1983 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.9%.

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 A353 NKL, 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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A353 NKL is a 1983 Land Rover 88, first registered on 21 December 1983.

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