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A831 UEV

1984 Land Rover 88

Grey Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

79,120 mi
Last recorded79,120 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2022
Typical for 1984 Land Rover 8857,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA831 UEV
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1984
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2022 79,120 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 78,982 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 78,871 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2018 78,618 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Mar 2018 78,618 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 78,512 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

all leaf springs worn

all tyres aged and perished

Fail 31 Mar 2017 78,501 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

all leaf springs worn

all tyres aged and perished

Fail 3 Mar 2017 78,492 miles

Central Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 35% (3.7.B.5b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 77,609 miles

rear prop uj and splines worn

all springs worn and splayed

nsr bump stop missing

Pass 14 Sep 2012 77,604 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 77,604 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 24 Apr 2012 77,508 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Leaf spring shackle pin not correctly positioned (2.4.B.3a)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

body mounting corroded under off side front wing

both tractor joints leaking oil

cuts in off side front tyre tread

engine emits aa lot of smoke

near side front ninner wing insecure

off side rear spring corroded and week

oil leaks from engine,gearbox and rear diff

wiper switch insecure

Fail 24 Apr 2012 77,508 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Leaf spring shackle pin not correctly positioned (2.4.B.3a)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

body mounting area in off side front inner wing corroded

both front tractor jonts leaking oil

engine emits smoke

near side front inner wing insecure

off side rear leaf spring corroded and weak

oil leaks from engine,gear box and rear diff

windscreen wiper switch insecure

Pass 4 Nov 2010 76,490 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 76,488 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 76,488 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 76,488 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 76,491 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 76,488 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 4 Jul 2005 76,488 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2005 76,488 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring damaged but not permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

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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A831 UEV is a 1984 Land Rover 88 in Grey with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 A831 UEV, 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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A831 UEV is a 1984 Land Rover 88, first registered on 23 May 1984.

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