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A530 KRU

1984 Land Rover 88

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,633 mi
Last recorded60,633 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2022
Typical for 1984 Land Rover 8857,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA530 KRU
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1984
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2022 60,633 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2022 60,633 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 60,603 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2020 60,592 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 60,474 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 60,301 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2018 60,301 miles

Braking system leaking master cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 60,016 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 59,937 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 59,114 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 56,144 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear tyres showing signs of perish

Pass 21 Dec 2010 55,230 miles

front propshaft sliding joint gaiter split

slight engine oil leak

slight oil leak from gearbox

Fail 21 Dec 2010 55,228 miles

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

front propshaft sliding joint gaiter split

slight engine oil leak

slight oil leak from gearbox

Pass 17 Dec 2009 52,510 miles

BATTERY may have a slight leak

Brake fluid low in reservior

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

Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Fail 17 Dec 2009 52,510 miles

BATTERY may have a slight leak

Brake fluid low in reservior

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

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 45,512 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

reverse detent inop

Fail 1 Aug 2008 45,511 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

reverse detent inop

Fail 17 Aug 2007 38,670 miles

Battery insecure

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

reverse gear detent inoperative

Pass 17 Aug 2007 38,670 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

reverse gear detent inoperative

Pass 22 Aug 2006 33,446 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 33,288 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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A530 KRU is a 1984 Land Rover 88 in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A530 KRU, 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 A530 KRU registered?

A530 KRU is a 1984 Land Rover 88, first registered on 15 February 1984.

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