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A589 VFE

1984 Land Rover 88

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

52,717 mi
Last recorded52,717 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2010
Typical for 1984 Land Rover 8857,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA589 VFE
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Sep 2010 52,717 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 52,717 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 49,072 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 49,064 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 47,232 miles

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

rear exhaust system mounting slightly deteriorated

Fail 27 Nov 2007 47,231 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

rear exhaust system mounting slightly deteriorated

throttle linkage loose

Pass 1 Dec 2006 78,519 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 78,519 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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
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A589 VFE is a 1984 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 A589 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A589 VFE registered?

A589 VFE is a 1984 Land Rover 88, first registered on 2 March 1984.

Is A589 VFE safe to buy?

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