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A586 VFE

1984 Land Rover 88

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

97,890 mi
Last recorded97,890 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2019
Typical for 1984 Land Rover 8857,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA586 VFE
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2019 97,890 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 97,887 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake master cylinder below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 97,663 miles

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

n/s front swivel has slight oil leak

surface corrosion front to rear

Pass 17 Aug 2016 97,513 miles

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

n/s front hub has slight oil leak

surface corrosion on chassis front to rear

Fail 8 Aug 2016 97,513 miles

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

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

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

n/s front hub has slight oil leak

surface corrosion on chassis front to rear

Pass 2 Feb 2015 97,438 miles

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

both front tyres perishing between treads

corrosion to rear floor support

n/s front hub slight oil leak

surface corrosion on chassis front and rear

Fail 27 Jan 2015 97,429 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

both front tyres perishing between treads

corrosion to rear floor support

n/s front hub slight oil leak

surface corrosion on chassis front and rear

Pass 1 Aug 2013 97,348 miles

nearside and offside rear chassis to floor mountings slightly corroded

Fail 5 Jun 2013 97,339 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside and offside rear chassis to floor mountings corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2012 97,003 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 96,335 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 17 Feb 2011 96,312 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 94,741 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 94,722 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 8 Nov 2008 92,382 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Nov 2008 92,340 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 90,967 miles

N/S/F hub seal damp

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 90,117 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 90,078 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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A586 VFE is a 1984 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 A586 VFE, 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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A586 VFE is a 1984 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 March 1984.

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