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A457 KWK

1984 Land Rover 88

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2018
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

79,071 mi
Last recorded79,071 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2017
Typical for 1984 Land Rover 8857,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA457 KWK
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2017 79,071 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2017 79,071 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 79,071 miles

Nearside Front tractor joint leaking

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear tyre cracked and perished

Offside Front tractor joint leaking

Vehicle substaintally leaning to one side

Fail 3 Nov 2016 79,071 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tractor joint leaking

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear tyre cracked and perished

Offside Front tractor joint leaking

Vehicle substaintally leaning to one side

Pass 13 Nov 2015 79,071 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

cart springs rusted / obvious age related deterioration noted

vehicle has apparent lean to the right hand side

Fail 10 Oct 2015 79,071 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 79,071 miles

Oil leak

vehicle sitting a bit to one side

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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A457 KWK is a 1984 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 A457 KWK, 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 A457 KWK registered?

A457 KWK is a 1984 Land Rover 88, first registered on 4 July 1984.

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