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A43 DRR

1984 Land Rover 88

White Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

20,931 mi
Last recorded20,931 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2023
Typical for 1984 Land Rover 8857,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA43 DRR
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2023 20,931 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2023 20,928 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Nov 2022 17,143 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 28 Oct 2022 17,143 miles

Fuel tank insecure outriggers corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn spring rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis rail to crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering spring hanger (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis behind drivers seat (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 11,838 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel relay worn (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 7,071 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 2,938 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front spring hanger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 94,676 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 94,676 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 91,575 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 89,152 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion spring mount (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 86,171 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 86,171 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 83,113 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 80,217 miles

SILENCER VERY RUSTY

Pass 13 Dec 2012 77,703 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 77,703 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 77,702 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Both front hubs leaking

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

No speedo

Offside rear hub leaking.

Oil leak

Wipers will not switch off

Pass 22 Nov 2010 77,702 miles

both front spring eye bushes poor

both front swivel seals leaking oil

Pass 6 Oct 2009 73,827 miles

both front swivel balls starting to leak oil

petrol tank bracket front end starting to corode

Pass 10 Oct 2008 70,729 miles

Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 68,722 miles

both front swivel seals leaking oil

rear springs poor condition

Pass 11 Oct 2006 66,658 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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A43 DRR is a 1984 Land Rover 88 in White with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 A43 DRR, 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 A43 DRR registered?

A43 DRR is a 1984 Land Rover 88, first registered on 13 March 1984.

Is A43 DRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A43 DRR shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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