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A889 OVF

1984 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2265cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

57,412 mi
Last recorded57,412 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2023
Typical for 1984 Land Rover 8857,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA889 OVF
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,265cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2023 57,412 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 56,644 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 55,226 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 53,945 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 51,288 miles

Nearside Front slight noise on bearing

Pass 4 Jan 2019 50,688 miles

slight engine oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2017 50,660 miles

o/s front out rigger corroded

very rusty under vehicle

Fail 11 Apr 2017 50,660 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

o/s front out rigger corroded

very rusty under vehicle

Pass 27 Mar 2015 50,642 miles

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

front brakes slightly pulling

o/s front axel bump stop missing

very rusty under vehicle

Pass 16 Apr 2014 50,560 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2014 50,560 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 50,539 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 50,488 miles

exhaust very rusty

Fail 10 Apr 2012 50,488 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust very rusty

Pass 1 Apr 2011 50,246 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 50,246 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 50,159 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 50,159 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 49,827 miles

all tyres slightly cracking

needs wax oil on chassis

steering box slightly leaking oil

Fail 26 Feb 2009 49,872 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all tyres slightly cracking

needs wax oil on chassis

steering box slightly leaking oil

Pass 26 Mar 2008 49,649 miles

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

n/s/f.n/s/r.o/s/r tyres all perished and slightl cut

Pass 2 Mar 2007 49,240 miles

n/s/f,o/s/f,o/s/r tyres slightly cracking in tred

Pass 31 Mar 2006 48,507 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 48,191 miles

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

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

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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A889 OVF is a 1984 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,265cc 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 A889 OVF, 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 A889 OVF registered?

A889 OVF is a 1984 Land Rover 88, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is A889 OVF safe to buy?

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