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A657 NUD

1984 Land Rover 88

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

956 mi
Last recorded956 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 1984 Land Rover 8857,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA657 NUD
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 956 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 17 Jun 2025 955 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Brake drum insecure Parking brake drum (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2024 350 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 11 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Valve stem slightly damaged All valve stems. (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 6 Jun 2023

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Valve stem slightly damaged All valve stems. (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 1,002 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2019 1,002 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 868 miles

Front and Rear shock absorber rubber bushes deteriorated

Nearside Front Wheel bearing ahs slight play

Offside Rear Brake back plate contaminated with oil

Pass 15 Aug 2017 429 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 99,739 miles

Brake pipes protected

Steering colum joint has slight play

Pass 20 Aug 2015 98,698 miles

Offside Rear Bump stop deteriorated

Fail 17 Aug 2015 98,690 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped Front to Rear (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Offside Rear Bump stop deteriorated

Pass 18 Aug 2014 97,715 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 94,023 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 92,327 miles

light play in both front hubs

nsr bump stop missing

osr hub seal light leak

wipers poor

Fail 14 Aug 2012 92,327 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

light play in both front hubs

nsr bump stop missing

osr hub seal light leak

wipers poor

Pass 14 Jul 2011 91,352 miles

Fan belt loose

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside rear bump stop missing

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 23 Jun 2011 91,247 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fan belt loose

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Rear propshaft UJ broken up

Pass 7 Jun 2010 90,320 miles

slight missting of oil around front hub seals

slight misting of oil on o/s/r brake back plate

Fail 28 May 2010 90,320 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

slight missting of oil around front hub seals

slight misting of oil on o/s/r brake back plate

Pass 6 Mar 2009 88,438 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2009 88,438 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 87,836 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 85,922 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 85,907 miles

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

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 85,337 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 85,231 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

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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A657 NUD is a 1984 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 A657 NUD, 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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A657 NUD is a 1984 Land Rover 88, first registered on 7 February 1984.

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