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A962 PFO

1984 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

85,413 mi
Last recorded85,413 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2023
Typical for 1984 Land Rover 8857,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA962 PFO
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2023 85,413 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2023 85,413 miles

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 85,396 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2022 85,396 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2021 84,269 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Steering box slight movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 25 May 2021 84,267 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Steering box slight movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 81,967 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 17 Jun 2019 81,967 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 30 May 2018 80,822 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Central Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security cross beam section (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Engine oil leak

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 30 Jan 2017 78,980 miles

cross brace corroded 3rd from rear between body mounts

Fail 30 Jan 2017 78,980 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

cross brace corroded 3rd from rear between body mounts

Pass 19 Aug 2015 78,455 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 77,731 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 77,730 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 76,252 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 12 Apr 2012 76,252 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Coolant leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 74,632 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 73,911 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 72,449 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 70,911 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
Full Land Rover 88 reliability report

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A962 PFO is a 1984 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 A962 PFO, 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 A962 PFO registered?

A962 PFO is a 1984 Land Rover 88, first registered on 13 February 1984.

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