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A747 OKP

1984 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2024
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

51,276 mi
Last recorded51,276 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2023
Typical for 1984 Land Rover 8857,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA747 OKP
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2023 51,276 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Hub seal leaking

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box and transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s inner chassis near cross member/shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2023 51,250 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis/spring mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mounting/outrigger area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced front outrigger (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis/spring mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired spring mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front hub seal leaking

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and upper chassis near shock mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear spring mounting area chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box and transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

rear hazard lights not working

Pass 7 Oct 2021 51,129 miles

ALL FOUR ROAD TYRES DEEPLY PERISHED AND TREAD DEPTH ONLY JUST LEGAL.

All brake hose ferrules corroding.

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Both sides large front swivels leaking oil.

Electrical wiring inadequately secured Under bonnet area. (4.11 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Whole chassis and all outriggers corroded.

Fail 7 Oct 2021 51,129 miles

ALL FOUR ROAD TYRES DEEPLY PERISHED AND TREAD DEPTH ONLY JUST LEGAL.

All brake hose ferrules corroding.

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Both sides large front swivels leaking oil.

Electrical wiring inadequately secured Under bonnet area. (4.11 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Whole chassis and all outriggers corroded.

Pass 1 Oct 2020 51,102 miles

All tyres have deeply perished side walls.

Both sides front swivels slightly leaking.

Brake pipe unions and ferrules corroded.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nsr outrigger deeply corroded.

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

Whole chassis dry and corroding.

Fail 28 Sep 2020 51,102 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 50,939 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm+perishing and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm+perishing and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm+perishing and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm+perishing and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Aug 2019 50,939 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm+perishing and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm+perishing and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm+perishing and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm+perishing and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 50,350 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2017 50,114 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) rear eye (2.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm minimum,cracking to side walls (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm minimum cracking to side walls (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) rear eye (2.4.B.4)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm minimum cracking to side walls (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9mm minimum cracking to side walls (4.1.E.1)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s front chassis at spring front mounting (2.4.A.3)

child seat fitted to n/s front seat belt cannot be inspected properly

o/s front sphere oil leak

rear propshaft u/j worn and propshaft yoke worn

Fail 3 May 2017 50,114 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s front chassis at bump stop and shock absorber mounting (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s front chassis at spring front mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) rear eye (2.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm minimum,cracking to side walls (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm minimum cracking to side walls (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) rear eye (2.4.B.4)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm minimum cracking to side walls (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9mm minimum cracking to side walls (4.1.E.1)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s front chassis at spring front mounting (2.4.A.3)

child seat fitted to n/s front seat belt cannot be inspected properly

o/s front sphere oil leak

rear propshaft u/j worn and propshaft yoke worn

Pass 17 May 2016 49,669 miles

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

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Fail 17 May 2016 49,669 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 49,236 miles

Nearside rear tyre tread getting low.

Pass 23 May 2014 49,142 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

exhaust deterioated

Pass 22 May 2013 47,956 miles

front hubs leaking oil

Fail 17 May 2013 47,956 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front hubs leaking oil

Pass 15 May 2012 47,249 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

both front steering swivel seals leaking

exhaust rusted

Fail 4 Apr 2012 47,105 miles

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

Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Oil leak

both front steering swivel seals leaking

exhaust rusted

Pass 31 Mar 2011 45,216 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 45,215 miles

Centre rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 43,430 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 8 Apr 2010 43,391 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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 Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 2 Apr 2010 43,257 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

spare wheel incorrect type (cross ply)

wing mirrors incorrectly set

drivers door difficult to open or close .

Fail 27 Mar 2010 43,051 miles

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

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

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

rear brake hose contaminated by oil

rear brakes imbalanced 45%

Pass 29 Apr 2009 34,262 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 28,388 miles

battery insecure

oil leaks under neath the engine/gearbox area

Fail 27 Mar 2008 28,384 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

battery insecure

oil leaks under neath the engine/gearbox area

Pass 9 Oct 2006 24,899 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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A747 OKP is a 1984 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 A747 OKP, 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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A747 OKP is a 1984 Land Rover 88, first registered on 7 March 1984.

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