MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
46,390 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
slight smoke
slight smoke from exhuast
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
slight smoke from exhuast
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Oil leak
slight smoke
Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Oil leak
slight smoke
Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
exhaust smoke
front bumper corroded
o/s floor corroded
Nearside Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
exhaust smoke
front bumper corroded
o/s floor corroded
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
slight smoke
Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning lamp or other device has operated (3.3.E.5b)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
Battery insecure
Exhaust emits blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Exhaust emits blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)
N/s front inner wing panel insecure
n/s rear brake backplate contaminated
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)
Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)
Nearside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)
Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
How Reliable is the Land Rover 88?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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A543 MWU is a 1984 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.
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 A543 MWU, 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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A543 MWU is a 1984 Land Rover 88, first registered on 4 January 1984.
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