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A374 MEG

1983 Land Rover 88

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

68,161 mi
Last recorded68,161 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2018
Typical for 1983 Land Rover 8857,341 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA374 MEG
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2018 68,161 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 61,852 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

o/s/r brake drum corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2018 68,145 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

brake pedal travel

Pass 12 Aug 2016 67,933 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 67,929 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose bolt loose (2.4.B.6a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Leaf spring shackle bracket loose bolt loose (2.4.B.6a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose bolt loose (2.4.B.6a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 67,757 miles

Rear leaf springs in poor condition.

Fail 6 Feb 2014 67,744 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Rear leaf springs in poor condition.

Pass 9 Nov 2011 67,242 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated.

Pass 3 Dec 2007 67,188 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 67,092 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2006 67,092 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2005 66,700 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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A374 MEG is a 1983 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol 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 A374 MEG, 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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A374 MEG is a 1983 Land Rover 88, first registered on 8 August 1983.

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