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A356 WBO

1983 Land Rover 88

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2025
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

69,476 mi
Last recorded69,476 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2024
Typical for 1983 Land Rover 8857,341 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA356 WBO
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2024 69,476 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2024 60,476 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 60,428 miles

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 1 Nov 2022 60,428 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength At Front Spring Mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 60,408 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 19 Oct 2021 60,408 miles

Brake performance not tested brakes binding (1.2.1 (g))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Steering linkage likely to become detached Steering arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 60,380 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play ALL (5.1.3 (a) (i))

excessive corrosion rear cross member near suspension/body mount not likely to effect

Fail 16 Sep 2020 60,380 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering component insecure reservoir (2.1.5 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Wheel bearing has slight play ALL (5.1.3 (a) (i))

excessive corrosion rear cross member near suspension/body mount not likely to effect

Pass 7 Sep 2019 60,248 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2019 60,253 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Aug 2018 59,321 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 57,835 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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A356 WBO is a 1983 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 A356 WBO, 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 A356 WBO registered?

A356 WBO is a 1983 Land Rover 88, first registered on 2 December 1983.

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