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A502 BSE

1984 Land Rover 88

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

78,769 mi
Last recorded78,769 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2024
Typical for 1984 Land Rover 8857,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA502 BSE
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2024 78,769 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2024 78,760 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2016 96,173 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 77,139 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 75,182 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 74,272 miles

Front + rear prop oil seals leaking

Front diff repaired

Gearbox/transfer box leaking

Pass 13 Sep 2012 72,044 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2011 70,505 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 70,505 miles

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 70,505 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 70,505 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 69,310 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 69,310 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 66,069 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 66,069 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 63,334 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 63,329 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2006 62,452 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 62,452 miles

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

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

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

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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A502 BSE is a 1984 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 A502 BSE, 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 A502 BSE registered?

A502 BSE is a 1984 Land Rover 88, first registered on 17 February 1984.

Is A502 BSE safe to buy?

The MOT history for A502 BSE shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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