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A544 KWD

1984 Land Rover 88

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2014
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

146,218 mi
Last recorded146,218 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2013
Typical for 1984 Land Rover 8857,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA544 KWD
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2013 146,218 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 141,059 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 138,236 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 17 Sep 2010 133,310 miles

Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

o/s/f + n/s/r + o/s/r tyres peished on sidewall

o/s/f mirror glass crack

Fail 13 Sep 2010 133,309 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

o/s/f + n/s/r + o/s/r tyres peished on sidewall

o/s/f mirror glass crack

Pass 8 Sep 2009 128,494 miles

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

Offside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

slight play front axle steady bar bush

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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A544 KWD is a 1984 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A544 KWD, 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 A544 KWD registered?

A544 KWD is a 1984 Land Rover 88, first registered on 5 April 1984.

Is A544 KWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for A544 KWD shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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