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A908 GPL

1984 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

6,663 mi
Last recorded6,663 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1984 Land Rover 8857,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA908 GPL
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 6,663 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 6,663 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 6,663 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 6,663 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 6,663 miles
Fail 6 May 2022 6,663 miles

Offside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2021 6,663 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2020 6,642 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 6,565 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 6,565 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2018 6,490 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 6,490 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 May 2017 6,431 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 6,431 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 May 2016 6,400 miles

Front brake pipes rusty at spliter

Fail 16 May 2016 6,400 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake pipes rusty at spliter

Pass 20 May 2015 6,368 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 6,363 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 6,326 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 6,326 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 34,898 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 6,283 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 May 2012 6,249 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2011 6,203 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 6,203 miles

Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Pass 19 May 2010 6,163 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 6,127 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 6,056 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 5,996 miles

o/s/f floor chassis to the side of the throttle pedal rusting

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
Full Land Rover 88 reliability report

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A908 GPL is a 1984 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 A908 GPL, 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 A908 GPL registered?

A908 GPL is a 1984 Land Rover 88, first registered on 22 May 1984.

Is A908 GPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A908 GPL shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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