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A905 MAV

1984 Land Rover 88

White Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

55,759 mi
Last recorded55,759 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2024
Typical for 1984 Land Rover 8857,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA905 MAV
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2024 55,759 miles

Advise the condition of the body floor

Corrosion to body panels around the OSF door and NSF seat / belt mounting points

Corrosion to chassis NSF, non prescribed area

Corrosion to chassis.

Front spring bushes worn

Pass 20 Feb 2023 55,621 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 55,292 miles

Corrosion to front out riggers/ Body mount

Fail 24 Feb 2022 55,278 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drag link (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Corrosion to front out riggers/ Body mount

Pass 17 Feb 2021 54,837 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 53,966 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 53,962 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 51,654 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 51,279 miles

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

Nearside Front seat box corroded by seat belt mounting but not structural to mounting

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Jun 2017 51,279 miles

Central Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp do not work when side lights are on (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp do not work when side lights are on (1.2.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front seat box corroded by seat belt mounting but not structural to mounting

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 50,684 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leaks

Fail 26 Jan 2016 50,677 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Rear Trailer electrical socket deteriorated so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Centre Rear Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Electrical wiring damaged and bare connector exposed black (1.9.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Electrical wiring insecure black (1.9.2a)

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

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed red (1.9.2c)

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure red (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both windscreen wipers deteriorated, to be checked at retest

nearside front tyre has cuts not exposing ply/cords

oil leaks

Pass 17 Oct 2012 50,625 miles

7 pin tow socket insecure

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

battery insecure

engine oil level getting low

main beam tell tale not working

Fail 12 Oct 2012 50,624 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

main beam tell tale not working

7 pin tow socket insecure

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

battery insecure

engine oil level getting low

Pass 2 Nov 2011 49,780 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 49,432 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 47,385 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 47,385 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2005 45,774 miles

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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A905 MAV is a 1984 Land Rover 88 in White with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 A905 MAV, 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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A905 MAV is a 1984 Land Rover 88, first registered on 3 February 1984.

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