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A42 TPO

1984 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

92,933 mi
Last recorded92,933 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2024
Typical for 1984 Land Rover 8857,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA42 TPO
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2024 92,933 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Tyres Slightly Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 92,506 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 91,437 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Pipes Greased (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Oct 2022 91,426 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Pipes Greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 89,298 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Brake Pipes Greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 88,321 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes wax oiled (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 22 Sep 2020 88,316 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes wax oiled (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 86,448 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Central Oil leak, but not excessive Near trasmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 86,440 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 4.5% limit.. Current =9.46% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Central Oil leak, but not excessive Near trasmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 84,692 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 83,811 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 83,811 miles

Nearside Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 83,667 miles

o/s rear tyre inner wall deteriorated but not to limit

Pass 25 Feb 2015 82,839 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 82,677 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 82,677 miles

Offside Front brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 82,612 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 82,195 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 81,887 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 81,887 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 80,200 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 78,204 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 78,204 miles

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 78,025 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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A42 TPO is a 1984 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 A42 TPO, 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 A42 TPO registered?

A42 TPO is a 1984 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 July 1984.

Is A42 TPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for A42 TPO shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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