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A527 RFO

1984 Land Rover 88

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

30,307 mi
Last recorded30,307 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 1984 Land Rover 8857,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA527 RFO
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 30,307 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all undersealed/greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front bumpstop missing

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

both front driveshaft spheres leaking

underside undersealed

Fail 15 Dec 2025 30,307 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all undersealed/greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front bumpstop missing

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

both front driveshaft spheres leaking

underside undersealed

Pass 8 Jan 2025 30,216 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in underseal/grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front both driveshaft spheres leaking

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced pedal assembly but welded from inside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced centre outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Nov 2024 30,215 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember various places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators not working bad connection (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced pedal assembly, but welded from inside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front driveshaft spheres leaking

Pass 13 Dec 2023 29,837 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Nov 2023 29,821 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mount / bulk head - near A pillar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 29,024 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all other brake pipes painted with underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear brake backing plate damp with brake fluid but no leak detectable & brake efficiency unaffected

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive from differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2022 29,024 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all other brake pipes painted with underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear brake backing plate damp with brake fluid but no leak detectable & brake efficiency unaffected

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive from differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2022 29,005 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt insecure top shim / brake pipe mounting plate loose (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced chassis by spring mount (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced bulk head (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2021 28,312 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 28,211 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 27,723 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 27,376 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 26,973 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 26,973 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 26,519 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 24 Oct 2017 26,519 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 25,979 miles

Rear under floor support heavily corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2016 25,979 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Rear under floor support heavily corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2015 25,845 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 25,702 miles

o/s/f floor and inner wing corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2013 25,442 miles

slight noise from n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 3 Oct 2012 25,181 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 25,181 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 24,893 miles

both gerbox mountins dtereated

Fail 26 Sep 2011 24,893 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both gerbox mountins dtereated

Pass 28 Sep 2010 24,582 miles

Front floorpans / bulkhead ares corroded but are not considered structual

surface rust on all chassis members

Pass 23 Sep 2009 23,959 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 16 Sep 2009 23,959 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 21,957 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 23 Sep 2008 21,957 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 19,504 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 19,484 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 16,303 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.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
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A527 RFO is a 1984 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 A527 RFO, 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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A527 RFO is a 1984 Land Rover 88, first registered on 10 July 1984.

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