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A856 OHD

1984 Land Rover 88

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2025
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

7,571 mi
Last recorded7,571 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 1984 Land Rover 8857,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA856 OHD
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Fail 22 Sep 2026 7,571 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear hub seal leaking.

Pass 6 Aug 2024 7,539 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 7,177 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2023 7,177 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear hub seal leaking

Pass 4 Jul 2022 6,806 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 6,318 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2021 6,316 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive 7% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Leaf spring saddle is fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake drum back plate corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2020 7,724 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2020 7,724 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 5,389 miles

o/s/r backing plate corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2018 5,014 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

corrosion o/s pillar (door)

rear leaf spring U bolts deteriorate

Pass 5 May 2017 4,372 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

corrosion o/s door pillar

rear leaf spring u bolts deteriated

Fail 5 May 2017 4,372 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

corrosion o/s door pillar

rear leaf spring u bolts deteriated

Pass 3 May 2016 3,820 miles

Nearside Front deteriated

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

corrosion both outer sill

corrosion o/s door pillar

n/s/r

o/s/f

Pass 9 May 2015 2,706 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 9 May 2015 2,706 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 21 Apr 2015 2,653 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Advise corrosion nearside front bulkhead/floor

Pass 30 Apr 2014 1,215 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 96,879 miles

corrosion nearside floor

Pass 25 Apr 2012 95,996 miles

offside rear bump stop missing

Fail 24 Apr 2012 95,996 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

offside rear bump stop missing

Pass 19 Apr 2011 95,231 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 94,625 miles

Nearside Rear front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 94,625 miles

Nearside Rear front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 93,776 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 93,776 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 92,999 miles

Battery insecure

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Fail 16 Apr 2008 92,991 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Leaf spring damaged and permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Leaf spring damaged and permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Battery insecure

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2007 92,122 miles

Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Nearside Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

most exhaust mounts poor

Fail 19 Apr 2007 92,122 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Nearside Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

most exhaust mounts poor

Pass 11 Apr 2006 90,854 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 90,854 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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A856 OHD is a 1984 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 A856 OHD, 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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A856 OHD is a 1984 Land Rover 88, first registered on 7 March 1984.

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