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A537 EJS

1984 Land Rover 88

Blue Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

654 mi
Last recorded654 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2009
Typical for 1984 Land Rover 8857,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA537 EJS
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Nov 2009 654 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 654 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 98,584 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 98,584 miles

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 29 May 2007 95,484 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 May 2006 92,557 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 92,557 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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A537 EJS is a 1984 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 A537 EJS, 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 A537 EJS registered?

A537 EJS is a 1984 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 July 1984.

Is A537 EJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A537 EJS shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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