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A757 FPY

1984 Land Rover 88

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2024
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

36,623 mi
Last recorded36,623 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2024
Typical for 1984 Land Rover 8857,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA757 FPY
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 14 Oct 2024 36,623 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested brake bind (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush n/s and o/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear rear axle corroded

n/s and o/s rear leaf springs corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2023 36,447 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 35,725 miles

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated universal joint (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 35,039 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 35,039 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 34,359 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 34,307 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis underside above axle (shock mount) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis top ….behind bumper (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front outer chassis corroded- outside prescribed area

Pass 23 Aug 2019 33,132 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Aug 2019 33,132 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis behind brake hose (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt insecure locking pin missing (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember around steering idler box (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded centre inner chassis (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Intermediate drop arm likely to become detached drop arm loose on sector shaft (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings steering idler unit loose (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 32,946 miles

Rear fog light lens cracked

Fail 17 Aug 2018 32,932 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear fog light lens cracked

Fail 16 Jul 2018 32,906 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission diff pinion oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working and rear (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission swivel hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

1 no plate lamp bulb dim

Offside Front swivel hub and wheel bearing

Rear fog lamp lens cracked

check brakes all round

Pass 31 Jul 2017 28,802 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 28,745 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 May 2017 28,351 miles

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

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

Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both rear (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

offside rear tyre perished

rear floor rails corroded

Pass 16 May 2016 24,114 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front suspension bumps stops missing

offside rear tyre perished

rear floor strengthening cross members corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2006 22,421 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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A757 FPY is a 1984 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 A757 FPY, 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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A757 FPY is a 1984 Land Rover 88, first registered on 17 January 1984.

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