MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
66,071 miAbove average mileage for this year
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weld repairs made to vehicle
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
slight foot brake travel
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
vehicle under silled
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
vehicle under silled
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
bulkhead covered in underseal or paint not allowing proper inspection
gearbox noisy
underside covered in underseal and paint not allowing proper inspection
Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
bulkhead covered in underseal or paint not allowing proper inspection
gearbox noisy
underside covered in underseal and paint not allowing proper inspection
Brake performance not tested due to not being able to adjust seat (1.2.1 (g))
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
unable to check repair to bulkhead properly as covered in paint or underseal
unable to check underside properly as covered in underseal and also signs of filler
n/s door handle sticks hard to open inside and outside
oil leaks
signs of corrosion to chassis
slight leak from engine,gearbox and axle
slight rust to chassis
Oil leak ()
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Oil leak ()
Front Registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread
Nearside Rear Tyre outer wall perishing
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Tyre cracking outer wall
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Tyre outer wall cracking
Oil leak ()
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Leaf spring rear mounting (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Leaf spring rear mounting (6.1.B.2)
Front Registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread
Nearside Rear Tyre outer wall perishing
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Tyre cracking outer wall
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Tyre outer wall cracking
Oil leak ()
chassis covered in thick under seal hard to check
exhaust corroded thin in places
oil leaks
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
How Reliable is the Land Rover 88?
Based on 159,893 MOT tests across 17,464 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A497 WMG is a 1984 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 A497 WMG, 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 A497 WMG registered?
A497 WMG is a 1984 Land Rover 88, first registered on 26 January 1984.
Is A497 WMG safe to buy?
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