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A81 OVG

1984 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

26,360 mi
Last recorded26,360 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 1984 Land Rover 8857,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA81 OVG
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 26,360 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 26,322 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 26,224 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 26,128 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 26,036 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 25,758 miles
Fail 28 May 2021 25,722 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

hazards not working

Pass 22 Jun 2017 25,653 miles

all 4 tyres cracking.

Fail 15 Jun 2017 25,653 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear spring mount/crossmember (2.4.A.3)

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

all 4 tyres cracking.

Pass 28 Jul 2016 25,615 miles

all 4 tyres cracking.

Fail 19 Jul 2016 25,615 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases nut missing from flange. (7.1.2)

all 4 tyres cracking.

rear exhaust bracket rusting away.

Pass 15 Jul 2015 25,581 miles

front tyres cracking.

Pass 3 Jul 2014 25,530 miles

tyres cracking due to old age.

Pass 11 Jul 2013 25,501 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 25,501 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 May 2012 25,477 miles

nearside and offside front tyres sidewalls cracking.

Pass 24 Mar 2011 25,386 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 25,295 miles

slight cracking ofsidewalls all 4 tyres.

Fail 28 Apr 2010 25,295 miles

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

slight cracking ofsidewalls all 4 tyres.

Pass 29 May 2009 25,267 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 25,269 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 May 2007 25,160 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 25,159 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Fail 11 May 2006 25,071 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 May 2006 25,071 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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A81 OVG is a 1984 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 A81 OVG, 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 A81 OVG registered?

A81 OVG is a 1984 Land Rover 88, first registered on 31 December 1984.

Is A81 OVG safe to buy?

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