MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
77,430 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
n/s/r brake binding very slightly when jcked up and spun,
rear outer sills corroding, not excesive at time of test
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
n/s gearbox mount split
Battery insecure
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
n/s gearbox mount split
Battery insecure
Coolant leak
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
handbrake return spring missing
Battery insecure
Brake pivot locking device missing (3.5.1l)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Coolant leak
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
handbrake return spring missing
Battery insecure
Coolant leak
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
handbrake return spring missing
n/s/f tyre perished
o/s/r chassis rail corroded
Battery insecure
Brake linkage locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Coolant leak
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
handbrake return spring missing
n/s/f tyre perished
o/s/r chassis rail corroded
Battery insecure
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
front and rear prop shafts have play in universal joints
How Reliable is the Land Rover 88?
Based on 159,893 MOT tests across 17,464 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A35 FDL is a 1983 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 A35 FDL, 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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A35 FDL is a 1983 Land Rover 88, first registered on 31 December 1983.
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