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A938 JLJ

1984 Land Rover 88

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2020
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

59,625 mi
Last recorded59,625 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2019
Typical for 1984 Land Rover 8857,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA938 JLJ
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2019 59,625 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 59,600 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight leak from both sides front tractor housings

Fail 26 Mar 2018 59,600 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

slight leak from both sides front tractor housings

Pass 3 Feb 2016 59,494 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 59,494 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 59,476 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 59,411 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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A938 JLJ is a 1984 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 A938 JLJ, 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

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What year was A938 JLJ registered?

A938 JLJ is a 1984 Land Rover 88, first registered on 13 January 1984.

Is A938 JLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A938 JLJ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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