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A384 JVF

1983 Land Rover 88

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2023
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

15,544 mi
Last recorded15,544 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2022
Typical for 1983 Land Rover 8857,341 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA384 JVF
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2022 15,544 miles

Offside Front slight brake bind

Fail 6 Jun 2022 15,518 miles

Offside Front Brake valve leaking switch area (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front slight brake bind

Pass 14 Apr 2021 12,396 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2021 12,346 miles

Central Brake valve leaking o/s (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 8,902 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 3,777 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 99,377 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 99,376 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 97,562 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 91,796 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 91,776 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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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A384 JVF is a 1983 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 A384 JVF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A384 JVF registered?

A384 JVF is a 1983 Land Rover 88, first registered on 12 September 1983.

Is A384 JVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for A384 JVF shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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