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A591 VFE

1984 Land Rover 88

Grey Petrol 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

89,987 mi
Last recorded89,987 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2022
Typical for 1984 Land Rover 8857,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA591 VFE
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1984
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2022 89,987 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Front slight leak front swivel seals

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear slight leak hub seal

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 89,959 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 89,915 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

chassis has light corrosion

Pass 22 Oct 2019 89,852 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 89,554 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2018 89,535 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength By spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength By spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 89,373 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 89,078 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 89,039 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2014 88,594 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 88,319 miles

advise front tyres have some cracking to outer walls

Pass 1 Jun 2012 88,142 miles

advise slight oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2011 87,888 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 87,888 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 87,608 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 87,234 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 87,234 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 86,837 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 86,335 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 86,335 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 85,766 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
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A591 VFE is a 1984 Land Rover 88 in Grey with a 2,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 A591 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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What year was A591 VFE registered?

A591 VFE is a 1984 Land Rover 88, first registered on 5 March 1984.

Is A591 VFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for A591 VFE shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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