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A578 NWW

1984 Land Rover 88

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

32,157 mi
Last recorded32,157 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 1984 Land Rover 8857,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA578 NWW
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 32,157 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2025 32,149 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 32,134 miles

brakes just met requirements

Fail 27 Mar 2024 32,134 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

brakes just met requirements

Pass 23 Mar 2023 32,127 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

brakes just met requirements

Fail 21 Mar 2023 32,125 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering box drop arm likely to become detached lock nut loose not locked tab (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment nut loose (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 32,030 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2022 32,001 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2012 31,973 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake servo limited operation

exhaust system corroded

front numberplate cracked - STRONG ADVICE

matched pair of headlights different image patterns on dipped beam - tested on main beam

nearside front inner wing floor panel corroded withing 30cm of body mount

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front floor holed and corroded within 30cm of accelerator pedal mount - STRONG ADVICE

oil leak from engine

rear exhaust tail-pipe missing - STRONG ADVICE

seat backs - no locks as standard - STRONG ADVICE

side play in handbrake lever

Pass 7 Sep 2011 31,791 miles

exhaust system corroded

front numberplate cracked

nearside front floor holed and corroded ( plated internally)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

rear body floor braces corroded

rear wiper split

Fail 31 Aug 2011 31,788 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

exhaust system corroded

front numberplate cracked

nearside front floor holed and corroded ( plated internally)

nearside front headlight shell corroded and deteriorated

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

rear body floor braces corroded

rear wiper split

Pass 30 Jul 2010 31,694 miles

SERVICE BRAKE PERFORMANCE POOR

Pass 4 Sep 2009 30,000 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Dampness around fuel injection pipes and engine . no fresh leaks.

exhaust mountings slightly corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2008 29,970 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 29,948 miles

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 29,566 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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A578 NWW is a 1984 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 A578 NWW, 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 A578 NWW registered?

A578 NWW is a 1984 Land Rover 88, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is A578 NWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A578 NWW shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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