MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
8,274 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear hanger loose and corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear hanger loose and corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gear box and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
oil/grease leaking from front hub seals, O/S & N/S
Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Offside Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
How Reliable is the Land Rover 88?
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A839 TYB is a 1984 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
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 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 A839 TYB, 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 A839 TYB registered?
A839 TYB is a 1984 Land Rover 88, first registered on 3 July 1984.
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