CarVerify

Free Car Check

A91 OWU

1984 Land Rover 88

Green Diesel 2286cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2025
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

20,190 mi
Last recorded20,190 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2024
Typical for 1984 Land Rover 8857,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationA91 OWU
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2024 20,190 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush all four lower bushes have play front and rear (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 20,104 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 19,878 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 19,614 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 19,241 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 19,241 miles

Nearside Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 19,147 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 19,147 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 19,027 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 19,027 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

parking brake binding

Pass 16 Oct 2013 18,966 miles

front propshaft u/j joints worn

rear propshaft joint worn

Fail 11 Oct 2013 18,966 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

front propshaft u/j joints worn

rear propshaft joint worn

Pass 14 Sep 2012 18,855 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 18,855 miles

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 18,722 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 18,722 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 18,480 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 18,480 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

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

near side front brake binding

Pass 1 Jul 2009 18,281 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 18,281 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008
Fail 18 Jun 2008 18,058 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 17,485 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 17,485 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 17,265 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 17,265 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front prop shaft rear u/j joint worn

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

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

A91 OWU is a 1984 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 A91 OWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A91 OWU?

You can check the full history of A91 OWU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was A91 OWU registered?

A91 OWU is a 1984 Land Rover 88, first registered on 11 April 1984.

Is A91 OWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A91 OWU shows 26 tests with a 57.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A91 OWU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on A91 OWU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.