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A698 LKR

1984 Land Rover 88

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2024
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

64,357 mi
Last recorded64,357 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2023
Typical for 1984 Land Rover 8857,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA698 LKR
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 14 Jun 2023 64,357 miles

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

nearside front swivel housing oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2022 62,916 miles

Nearside Front swivel housing slight leak

Offside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.1.16 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 62,028 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 61,022 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 59,931 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 58,483 miles

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

welding repairs

Pass 22 Jun 2017 55,977 miles

Chassis heavily undersealed

Engine / Gearbox mounts perishing

Pass 14 Jun 2016 54,326 miles

engine starting to smoke

welding repairs to chassis

Pass 22 Jun 2015 52,521 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 50,608 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 24 Jun 2013 47,162 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

general welding repairs to underside

Pass 21 Jun 2012 43,057 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

rear body outriggers corroding

Pass 21 Jun 2011 39,042 miles

exstensive welding repairs carrried out

Pass 22 Jun 2010 35,192 miles

offside front engine mounting perishing

welding repairs carried out to underside of vehicle

Pass 25 Jun 2009 30,570 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 26,113 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 21,985 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 17,072 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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A698 LKR is a 1984 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 A698 LKR, 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 A698 LKR registered?

A698 LKR is a 1984 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 January 1984.

Is A698 LKR safe to buy?

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