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A587 VDM

1984 Land Rover 88

Brown Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

38,471 mi
Last recorded38,471 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2022
Typical for 1984 Land Rover 8857,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA587 VDM
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1984
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2022 38,471 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 37,856 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 37,698 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 37,680 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 37,662 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 37,641 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 37,590 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2013 37,580 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 37,531 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Mar 2012 37,519 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 37,490 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 37,445 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 37,445 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 37,402 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 37,310 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 37,310 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 37,209 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 37,142 miles

Small cracks in treads on O/S + N/S front and O/S rear tyres

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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A587 VDM is a 1984 Land Rover 88 in Brown 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 A587 VDM, 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 A587 VDM registered?

A587 VDM is a 1984 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 April 1984.

Is A587 VDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A587 VDM shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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