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A756 OKN

1984 Land Rover 88

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

85,429 mi
Last recorded85,429 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2024
Typical for 1984 Land Rover 8857,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA756 OKN
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2024 85,429 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 83,875 miles

Front Oil leak diff

Rear Oil leak diff

Fail 8 Jul 2021 83,867 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak diff

Rear Oil leak diff

Pass 2 Jul 2020 81,185 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 80,269 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 79,938 miles

chassis has extensive previous welding repairs Some better than others.

steering quite stiff

Fail 21 Jun 2018 79,938 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive engine appears to have misfire. (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected at rear of both headlamp areas wiring dangling close to tyres (4.11 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle the offside rear brake has very poor effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Rear reflector missing both are missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

chassis has extensive previous welding repairs Some better than others.

service brake efforts only just meeting allowed limits

steering quite stiff

Pass 28 Jun 2017 79,399 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 79,396 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Fail 15 May 2017 79,386 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Electrical wiring insecure hits steering asy in engine bay (1.9.2a)

Emissions not tested engine runs rough not running properly (7.3.A.1)

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped onto chassis (3.6.B.1)

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported loose and leaks fumes into engine bay (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim not tested both headlamps not secure (1.8.A.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fuel system component leaking leaks fuel when filling tank down through body (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

both front hub seals have small oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2015 79,247 miles

front chassis legs corroded ? weak but not holed ;

Fail 19 Jan 2015 79,247 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

front chassis legs corroded ? weak but not holed ;

Pass 7 Aug 2013 79,109 miles

n/s spotlamp n/w behind grill ?

some corrosion on front chassis legs ? main hanger mtgs have been repaired ;

Pass 3 May 2012 78,699 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 4 Mar 2011 76,998 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

assorted oil leaks

Fail 19 Feb 2011 76,998 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

assorted oil leaks

Pass 26 Feb 2010 75,685 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all metal brake pipes slight corrosion detected

slight play on steering relay box

top of chassis chassis box sections

Fail 20 Feb 2010 75,682 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all metal brake pipes slight corrosion detected

slight play on steering relay box

top of chassis chassis box sections

Pass 19 Feb 2009 73,887 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2009 73,862 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 72,254 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 72,254 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e) DANGEROUS

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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A756 OKN is a 1984 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 A756 OKN, 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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A756 OKN is a 1984 Land Rover 88, first registered on 7 March 1984.

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