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A397 MAC

1984 Land Rover 88

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

79,482 mi
Last recorded79,482 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2020
Typical for 1984 Land Rover 8857,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA397 MAC
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2020 79,482 miles

Nearside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2020 79,482 miles

Nearside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 79,206 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 78,835 miles

Various underbody corrosion

Both front tyres cracking

Both rear tyres cracking

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Feb 2017 78,337 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

both rear tyres cracking

various under body surface corrosion

Fail 20 Feb 2017 78,336 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis/bumper (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis/bumper (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released both (1.2.1e)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

both rear tyres cracking

various under body surface corrosion

Pass 29 Jan 2016 77,682 miles

both rear tyres cracking

oil leak

various under body surface corrosion

Fail 26 Jan 2016 77,681 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp when foot brake applied (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

both rear tyres cracking

oil leak

various under body surface corrosion

Pass 29 Jan 2015 77,143 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 77,143 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fail 20 Jan 2014 76,889 miles

Both front inner wheel arches corroded

Engine running slightly rich

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear propshaft oil seal leaking

Pass 20 Jan 2014 76,889 miles

Both front inner wheel arches corroded

Engine running slightly rich

Exhaust system corroded

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear propshaft oil seal leaking

Pass 16 Jul 2010 76,566 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 76,016 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 73,964 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 71,740 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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A397 MAC is a 1984 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1984 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 57,834 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 A397 MAC, 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 42 years old, this Land Rover 88 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A397 MAC registered?

A397 MAC is a 1984 Land Rover 88, first registered on 7 June 1984.

Is A397 MAC safe to buy?

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