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A407 LEY

1984 Land Rover 88

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2023
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

62,693 mi
Last recorded62,693 miles
Recorded on26 May 2022
Typical for 1984 Land Rover 8857,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA407 LEY
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 May 2022 62,693 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 62,517 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 62,497 miles

front body mount corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2020 62,497 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

front body mount corroded

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 60,724 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 60,718 miles

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

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users EXCESSIVE BLUE SMOKE (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Alternator inadequately mounted

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 60,579 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Fail 18 Dec 2017 60,570 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 60,484 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 28 Nov 2016 60,474 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

coolant leak

Fail 19 May 2010 57,452 miles

Centre rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 May 2010 57,452 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 55,283 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 5 May 2009 55,283 miles

Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 12 May 2008 54,077 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 54,068 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 49,177 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 45,729 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2006

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

some sm oke from exhaust after period of idle

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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A407 LEY is a 1984 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 A407 LEY, 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 A407 LEY registered?

A407 LEY is a 1984 Land Rover 88, first registered on 6 April 1984.

Is A407 LEY safe to buy?

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