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A786 JLT

1984 Land Rover 88

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2014
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

19,975 mi
Last recorded19,975 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2013
Typical for 1984 Land Rover 8857,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA786 JLT
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2013 19,975 miles

speedo not working

Fail 14 Jan 2013 19,975 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

speedo not working

Pass 18 Feb 2012 19,975 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2012 19,975 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2009 16,435 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 11,973 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 11,949 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 9,464 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 9,458 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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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A786 JLT is a 1984 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 A786 JLT, 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 A786 JLT registered?

A786 JLT is a 1984 Land Rover 88, first registered on 4 April 1984.

Is A786 JLT safe to buy?

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