MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
4,454 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
both front inner hubs leaking
front u/j worn
rear brake pipe mounting poor
How Reliable is the Land Rover 88?
Based on 159,893 MOT tests across 17,464 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A657 VTX is a 1984 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 VTX, 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 A657 VTX registered?
A657 VTX is a 1984 Land Rover 88, first registered on 5 March 1984.
Is A657 VTX safe to buy?
The MOT history for A657 VTX shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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