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A402 PWL

1984 Land Rover 88

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

32,799 mi
Last recorded32,799 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1984 Land Rover 8857,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA402 PWL
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 32,799 miles
Fail 5 May 2026 32,799 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2025 32,694 miles

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2025 32,694 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 8 May 2024 32,588 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 32,470 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 32,416 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 11 Jul 2022 32,416 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 32,163 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 31,674 miles

Slight exhaust leak from manifold

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 31,135 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 30,859 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 2 May 2018 30,859 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 15 May 2017 30,245 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion in underbody

exhaust mounting broken

noise and play in steering box

steering box leaking

Fail 12 May 2017 30,238 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion in underbody

exhaust mounting broken

noise and play in steering box

steering box leaking

Pass 17 May 2016 29,989 miles

corrosion in body

noise and play in steering box

offside rear tyre tread low and in poor condition

steering box leaking

Fail 16 May 2016 29,986 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

corrosion in body

noise and play in steering box

offside rear tyre tread low and in poor condition

steering box leaking

Pass 11 May 2015 29,745 miles

corrosion in body

nearside rear brake binding slightly

noise from steering box and leaking

Fail 11 May 2015 29,745 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

corrosion in body

nearside rear brake binding slightly

noise from steering box and leaking

Pass 21 May 2014 29,615 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 29,322 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 28,979 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 28,979 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 28,810 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 28,522 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 27,922 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 27,627 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 27,627 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 27,279 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 26,897 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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A402 PWL is a 1984 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 A402 PWL, 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 A402 PWL registered?

A402 PWL is a 1984 Land Rover 88, first registered on 15 June 1984.

Is A402 PWL safe to buy?

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