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A975 VCY

1984 Land Rover 88

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

64,792 mi
Last recorded64,792 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 1984 Land Rover 8857,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA975 VCY
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 64,792 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2025 64,792 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements display white, grey or silver characters on a black background - only on vehicles manufactured before 1 January 1980 (0.1 (d))

Nearside Direction indicator not working front + rear (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Direction indicator not working front + rear (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements display white, grey or silver characters on a black background - only on vehicles manufactured before 1 January 1980 (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 67,788 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fail 3 Apr 2024 64,779 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Registration plate incorrect display white, grey or silver characters on a black background - only on vehicles manufactured before 1 January 1980 (0.1 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate incorrect display white, grey or silver characters on a black background - only on vehicles manufactured before 1 January 1980 (0.1 (c))

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 64,757 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2023 64,748 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to excessive smoking (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 64,661 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 64,659 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements display white, grey or silver characters on a black background - only on vehicles manufactured before 1 January 1980 (0.1 (d))

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements display white, grey or silver characters on a black background - only on vehicles manufactured before 1 January 1980 (0.1 (d))

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 64,622 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 64,297 miles

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Mar 2020 64,292 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 64,199 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 64,072 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 64,072 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 64,060 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011

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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A975 VCY is a 1984 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 A975 VCY, 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 A975 VCY registered?

A975 VCY is a 1984 Land Rover 88, first registered on 14 February 1984.

Is A975 VCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A975 VCY shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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