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A585 EVN

1984 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,598 mi
Last recorded41,598 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 1984 Land Rover 8857,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA585 EVN
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 41,598 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 41,387 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 41,100 miles
Fail 11 May 2023 41,100 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 May 2022 40,681 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 39,122 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 38,678 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 38,247 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 38,247 miles

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 37,997 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 37,993 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 37,030 miles

Centre Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 16 Mar 2015 37,030 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Centre Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 35,804 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 33,182 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 33,178 miles

Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Nearside Front Leaf spring to axle securing nut missing (2.4.B.7b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (2.4.B.7a) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Feb 2011 32,331 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 30,997 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 30,658 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 30,415 miles

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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A585 EVN is a 1984 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A585 EVN, 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 A585 EVN registered?

A585 EVN is a 1984 Land Rover 88, first registered on 12 January 1984.

Is A585 EVN safe to buy?

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