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A79 HSO

1984 Land Rover 88

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

38,301 mi
Last recorded38,301 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2020
Typical for 1984 Land Rover 8857,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA79 HSO
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2020 38,301 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

rear body support x member corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2014 38,259 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 38,241 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 37,994 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 37,595 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 37,595 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Front Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 37,595 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 37,574 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 35,624 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 32,385 miles

rear diff casing corroded and leaking

springs corroded but still complete

Fail 26 Feb 2008 32,352 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

rear diff casing corroded and leaking

springs corroded but still complete

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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A79 HSO is a 1984 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 A79 HSO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A79 HSO registered?

A79 HSO is a 1984 Land Rover 88, first registered on 19 May 1984.

Is A79 HSO safe to buy?

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