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A376 ACU

1983 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2022
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

49,728 mi
Last recorded49,728 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2021
Typical for 1983 Land Rover 8857,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA376 ACU
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2021 49,728 miles

all tyres cracking with age

n/s/ center body mounting member corroded

rear cross member slight corrosion

Fail 26 Jul 2021 49,727 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Brake master cylinder below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

all tyres cracking with age

n/s/ center body mounting member corroded

rear cross member slight corrosion

Pass 3 Jul 2020 49,689 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front belt slow to retract

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

all tyres cracking with age

hazard warning light switch sticking failing to work on one side intermittently

rear cross member lower starting to corrode & general chassis corrosion

very slightly dampness around servo and brake master cylinder

Fail 29 Jun 2020 49,689 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front belt slow to retract

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

all tyres cracking with age

hazard warning light switch sticking failing to work on one side intermittently

rear cross member lower starting to corrode & general chassis corrosion

very slightly dampness around servo and brake master cylinder

Pass 24 Jul 2019 49,610 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 49,457 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre perished badly

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

Fail 30 Jul 2018 49,457 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre perished badly

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 49,395 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 28 Jul 2017 49,395 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 49,212 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking

Fail 18 Jul 2016 49,212 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 17 Jul 2015 49,125 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

blue smoke from exhaust

fan belts worn & loose

Fail 16 Jul 2015 49,125 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

blue smoke from exhaust

fan belts worn & loose

Pass 22 Jul 2014 48,816 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 48,816 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 17 Jul 2013 48,623 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Upper Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Upper Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all leafsprings growing with rust

front axle pinion bearing noisy

nearside rear tyre cracking on outer sidewall

rear chassis rusting

Pass 17 Jul 2013 48,623 miles

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

Nearside Upper Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Upper Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

all leafsprings growing with rust

front axle pinion bearing noisy

nearside rear tyre cracking on outer sidewall

rear chassis rusting

Pass 27 Jul 2012 48,403 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

bulkhead slightly corroded (brake pedal box)

n/s/f wheel bearing play

n/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 27 Jul 2012 48,403 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

bulkhead slightly corroded (brake pedal box)

n/s/f wheel bearing play

n/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 1 Aug 2011 48,272 miles

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Outer Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

all tyres cracking with age

Pass 30 Jul 2010 48,038 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

tyres cracking

water pump leaking

Fail 29 Jul 2010 48,038 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

tyres cracking

water pump leaking

Pass 3 Jul 2009 47,594 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f and o/s/f axle bearings slightly noisey

n/s/r and o/s/f tyre walls cracking

Fail 3 Jul 2009 47,594 miles

Coolant leak

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f and o/s/f axle bearings slightly noisey

n/s/r and o/s/f tyre walls cracking

Pass 8 Jul 2008 47,258 miles

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

all tyres cracking

offside rear hub seal leaking

oil leaks from diffs, sump area

rear shocker bushes perishing

Fail 25 Jun 2008 47,198 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all tyres cracking

offside rear hub seal leaking

oil leaks from diffs, sump area

rear shocker bushes perishing

slight misfire on engine

Pass 26 Jun 2007 46,583 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 46,568 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

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

all tyres cracking

front hub seals leaking

leaf spring bushes perishing

offside rear hub seal leaking

wipers splitting

Pass 16 Jun 2006 45,706 miles

corrosion under vehicle not holed or weak

exhaust tail pipe bracket corroded

oil leak offside front sphere

oil leak offside rear hub seal not effecting brake performance

wipers split slightly but not reducing vision

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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A376 ACU is a 1983 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 A376 ACU, 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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A376 ACU is a 1983 Land Rover 88, first registered on 23 November 1983.

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