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A524 VTG

1984 Land Rover 88

Bronze Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,671 mi
Last recorded82,671 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2010
Typical for 1984 Land Rover 8857,834 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA524 VTG
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1984
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2010 82,671 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 82,413 miles

slight white smoke on tick over

Fail 3 Apr 2009 82,413 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight white smoke on tick over

Pass 23 Nov 2007 82,198 miles

Oil leak

no breathers or air filter fit at time of test,small puff of smoke when veichle left ticking over dampness around injector pump

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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A524 VTG is a 1984 Land Rover 88 in Bronze with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A524 VTG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A524 VTG?

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What year was A524 VTG registered?

A524 VTG is a 1984 Land Rover 88, first registered on 3 January 1984.

Is A524 VTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for A524 VTG shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A524 VTG have outstanding finance?

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