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A743 DWV

1984 Land Rover 88

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

9,643 mi
Last recorded9,643 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2024
Typical for 1984 Land Rover 8857,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA743 DWV
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2024 9,643 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 9,148 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 8,953 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 8,620 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 8,052 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 7,408 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 7,395 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play hub (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 7,348 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 7 Jan 2014 7,341 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2012 6,517 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 6,510 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

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

Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 6,006 miles

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

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

nearside mirror cracked

Pass 17 Dec 2010 5,695 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 5,688 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

wipers slightly worn

Pass 9 Oct 2009 3,991 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 21,057 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 18,808 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 18,808 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 15,907 miles

nearside and offside front cv joints slightly leaking

Pass 5 Jan 2006 15,574 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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A743 DWV is a 1984 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A743 DWV, 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 A743 DWV registered?

A743 DWV is a 1984 Land Rover 88, first registered on 7 February 1984.

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