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A492 PTR

1984 Land Rover 88

White Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

95,273 mi
Last recorded95,273 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2024
Typical for 1984 Land Rover 8857,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA492 PTR
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2024 95,273 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 94,807 miles

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

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 93,616 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 92,877 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 May 2019 92,877 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working bulb loose (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working bulb loose (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working brake light switch fault (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 91,828 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 91,828 miles

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working new switch fitted (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2017 90,881 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 90,851 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 May 2016 89,510 miles

slight oil leak from centre diff

Fail 27 Apr 2016 89,509 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

slight oil leak from centre diff

temp guage not working

Pass 28 May 2015 89,509 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

all leaf spring bushes slightly worn

Fail 15 May 2015 89,509 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

all leaf spring bushes slightly worn

Pass 6 Jun 2014 89,509 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 89,509 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

rear exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 13 Jun 2013 89,509 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

rear exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 22 Jun 2012 87,519 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 86,083 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 86,083 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 85,143 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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A492 PTR is a 1984 Land Rover 88 in White with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 A492 PTR, 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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A492 PTR is a 1984 Land Rover 88, first registered on 13 January 1984.

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