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A604 GFP

1984 Land Rover 88

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2018
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

81,289 mi
Last recorded81,289 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2017
Typical for 1984 Land Rover 8857,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA604 GFP
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2017 81,289 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 14 Dec 2017 81,288 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2016 80,192 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing seal leaking (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded across chassis to n/s front drum (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing seal leaking (2.5.A.1b)

oil leaking from prop seal and transfer box seal

Pass 16 Jun 2015 78,613 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 78,954 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 May 2014 75,090 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 22 Apr 2014 75,072 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

O/s/r Brake back plate damp.

Fail 4 Jan 2014 75,066 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

Centre Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 74,967 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 74,962 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 74,741 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 74,533 miles

Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

all underbody and chassis corroded

exhaust rear pipe/silencer heavily corroded

slight movement in offside top kingpin/swivel

Fail 8 Dec 2009 74,518 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

all underbody and chassis corroded

exhaust rear pipe/silencer heavily corroded

slight movement in offside top kingpin/swivel

Pass 8 Dec 2008 74,271 miles

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

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

chassis and outriggers heavily corroded

flexible brake hose unions corroding

Fail 8 Dec 2008 74,271 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

chassis and outriggers heavily corroded

flexible brake hose unions corroding

Pass 29 Nov 2007 74,020 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

all underbody and chassis heavily corroded

nearside and offside front swivel housings pitted

rear axle bump stops missing

slight oil leak offside rear hub

Fail 28 Nov 2007 74,015 miles

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

all underbody and chassis heavily corroded

nearside and offside front swivel housings pitted

rear axle bump stops missing

slight oil leak offside rear hub

Pass 6 Dec 2006 73,795 miles

as advised with fail

Fail 6 Dec 2006 73,787 miles

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

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

chassis heavily corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2005 73,514 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

body mountings corroding

nearside front floor to bulkhead corroding

Fail 21 Dec 2005 73,514 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

body mountings corroding

nearside front floor to bulkhead corroding

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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A604 GFP is a 1984 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 A604 GFP, 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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A604 GFP is a 1984 Land Rover 88, first registered on 21 March 1984.

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