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A462 PYA

1984 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

70,583 mi
Last recorded70,583 miles
Recorded on13 May 2013
Typical for 1984 Land Rover 8857,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA462 PYA
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2013 70,583 miles

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

exhaust heat shields loose

gearbox oil leak

Fail 13 May 2013 70,583 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

exhaust heat shields loose

gearbox oil leak

Pass 21 May 2012 70,583 miles

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

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

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

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

all four tyres perished on outerside walls

battery inscure

Fail 17 May 2012 70,583 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

all four tyres perished on outerside walls

battery inscure

Fail 13 Apr 2011 70,583 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 70,583 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 69,674 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 69,480 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 69,480 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Fail 12 Jul 2006 66,411 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 66,411 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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A462 PYA is a 1984 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 A462 PYA, 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 A462 PYA registered?

A462 PYA is a 1984 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 January 1984.

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