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A558 MDY

1984 Land Rover 88

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

72,643 mi
Last recorded72,643 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 1984 Land Rover 8857,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA558 MDY
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 72,643 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2025 72,643 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 70,780 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 69,140 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 68,290 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 68,231 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 68,171 miles

n/s/f leaf spring shackle nuts only just to nylock

Pass 18 Aug 2017 68,111 miles

n/s/f leaf spring u bolt nuts only just on nylock

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 23 Jul 2016 68,013 miles

Rear tyres perrishing

n/s/f leaf spring u bolt nuts only just on nylock

Pass 24 Apr 2013 67,931 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 67,926 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 67,740 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 67,733 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

gearbox oil leak

n/s/f swivel leak

Pass 10 Mar 2010 67,515 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 67,056 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 67,056 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 66,870 miles

oil leaking from nearside front hub

Fail 21 Feb 2006 66,870 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nearside front hub oil seal leaking

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
Full Land Rover 88 reliability report

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A558 MDY is a 1984 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 A558 MDY, 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 A558 MDY registered?

A558 MDY is a 1984 Land Rover 88, first registered on 31 March 1984.

Is A558 MDY safe to buy?

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