MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,222 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
handbrake effort
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
brake fluid condition
brakes slightly pulling
footbrake pressure
front brake pipes slight rusting
offside rear chassis rusted
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
brake travel
front brake pipes condition
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Valve stem slightly damaged fronts and offside rear (5.2.3 (j))
nearside rear chassis rusted
slight brake pull to offside
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
brakes slight pull to offside
front propshaft joint worn
steering lockstops condition
steering slight freeplay
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
front prop joint worn
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
front prop joint worn
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
brake travel
emissions hc
nearside rear brake slightly binding
nearside rear chassis condition
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
offside headlight condition
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)
Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
cuts in rear tyre treads
Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
cuts in rear tyre treads
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
gearbox mounting
nearside front hub bearing
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
gearbox mounting
nearside front hub bearing
Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
all tyres cut
gearbox mounting condition
nearside front wheelbearing condition
rear propshaft joint worn
steering box freeplay
Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Land Rover 88?
Based on 159,893 MOT tests across 17,464 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A785 JLA is a 1984 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.
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 A785 JLA, 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 A785 JLA registered?
A785 JLA is a 1984 Land Rover 88, first registered on 13 January 1984.
Is A785 JLA safe to buy?
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