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A873 SDE

1984 Land Rover 88

Brown Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

94,194 mi
Last recorded94,194 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2012
Typical for 1984 Land Rover 8857,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA873 SDE
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1984
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2012 94,194 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 31 Oct 2012 94,194 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2011 94,011 miles

nearside front tyre slighty perished inside sidewall

Fail 24 Oct 2011 94,011 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside front tyre slighty perished inside sidewall

Pass 21 Oct 2010 93,675 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 93,675 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear propshaft handbrake drum loose

Pass 16 Oct 2009 92,322 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside front tyre has cut in sidewall

Fail 12 Oct 2009 92,322 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Battery insecure

Nearside front tyre has cut in sidewall

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 91,752 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 20 Oct 2008 91,751 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 20 Oct 2007 90,412 miles

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2007 90,412 miles

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 89,104 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2005 88,224 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2005 88,220 miles

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

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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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A873 SDE is a 1984 Land Rover 88 in Brown with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 A873 SDE, 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 A873 SDE registered?

A873 SDE is a 1984 Land Rover 88, first registered on 23 March 1984.

Is A873 SDE safe to buy?

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