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A543 MWU

1984 Land Rover 88

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2024
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

46,390 mi
Last recorded46,390 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2023
Typical for 1984 Land Rover 8857,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA543 MWU
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2023 46,390 miles

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))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 45,330 miles

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))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 44,616 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 44,616 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 43,613 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 42,663 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 42,663 miles

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))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 40,865 miles

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))

Fail 30 Nov 2018 40,839 miles

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))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 40,028 miles

slight smoke

Pass 15 Nov 2016 39,576 miles

slight smoke from exhuast

Fail 15 Nov 2016 39,570 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 38,974 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 38,971 miles

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)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 38,082 miles

Oil leak

slight smoke

Fail 21 Nov 2014 38,077 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 37,189 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2013 37,183 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 36,182 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2012 36,162 miles

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)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 35,533 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust emits blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

Fail 23 Sep 2011 35,529 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 34,266 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 34,266 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 33,167 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 31,705 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 31,692 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 30,091 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 30,086 miles

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)

Pass 13 May 2006 25,985 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2006 25,733 miles

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?

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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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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