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A833 YWJ

1984 Land Rover 88

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

38,734 mi
Last recorded38,734 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 1984 Land Rover 8857,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA833 YWJ
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 Jun 2025 38,734 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength ns rear body mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 May 2024 38,406 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 38,098 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2019 38,098 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 37,690 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2018 37,690 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low Nearside and offside (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 37,901 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 35,102 miles

Both fronts tyres perished

Fail 7 May 2016 35,102 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both fronts tyres perished

Pass 9 May 2015 33,914 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 33,680 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 32,561 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 31,789 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 30,731 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 29,174 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 29,136 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 29,136 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 28,722 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 12 Sep 2009 28,722 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 27,776 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 27,776 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 26,226 miles

exhaust corroded

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

all four springs corroded

chassis cooroded in general

Pass 24 Jan 2007 26,044 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 25,672 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

nearside and offside rear chassis outriggers corroded

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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A833 YWJ is a 1984 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 A833 YWJ, 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 A833 YWJ registered?

A833 YWJ is a 1984 Land Rover 88, first registered on 12 January 1984.

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