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A497 WMG

1984 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

66,071 mi
Last recorded66,071 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2023
Typical for 1984 Land Rover 8857,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA497 WMG
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2023 66,071 miles

weld repairs made to vehicle

Pass 3 Nov 2022 65,100 miles

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

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

slight foot brake travel

Pass 4 Nov 2021 64,006 miles

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

vehicle under silled

Fail 26 Oct 2021 63,993 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 63,014 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2020 62,988 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2020 62,923 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2019 61,868 miles

n/s door handle sticks hard to open inside and outside

oil leaks

signs of corrosion to chassis

Pass 29 Sep 2018 60,709 miles

slight leak from engine,gearbox and axle

slight rust to chassis

Pass 10 Oct 2017 59,762 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Oct 2017 59,762 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Oct 2016 59,351 miles

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 ()

Fail 6 Oct 2016 59,348 miles

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 ()

Pass 12 Oct 2015 58,784 miles

chassis covered in thick under seal hard to check

exhaust corroded thin in places

oil leaks

Pass 11 Oct 2014 58,683 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 58,576 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 58,576 miles

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)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 58,385 miles

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)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 8,296 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 56,477 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 54,221 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 53,721 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 53,361 miles

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)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 53,361 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 52,670 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 52,670 miles

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.

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
Full Land Rover 88 reliability report

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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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