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A979 XCV

1984 Land Rover 88

White Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests35 (21 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

45,080 mi
Last recorded45,080 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 1984 Land Rover 8857,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA979 XCV
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

21 pass 14 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 45,080 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 44,407 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 43,633 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 42,139 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 40,832 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2021 40,830 miles

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

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 39,215 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 39,215 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 37,924 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 34,850 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 34,849 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 31,463 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Fail 25 Sep 2017 31,463 miles

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

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 28,129 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 28,128 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 28,128 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 28,128 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 27,033 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 27,033 miles

Brake relay lever locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 26,768 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2013 26,768 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2012 23,006 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2012 23,006 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 19,224 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 19,224 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 14,800 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 14,800 miles

Nearside Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 7,128 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 7,128 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 99,603 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 92,300 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

rear diff pinion seal leek

Pass 4 Sep 2007 92,300 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

rear diff pinion seal leek

Pass 18 Sep 2006 86,266 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2005 80,335 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2005 80,335 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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A979 XCV is a 1984 Land Rover 88 in White with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 A979 XCV, 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 A979 XCV registered?

A979 XCV is a 1984 Land Rover 88, first registered on 19 March 1984.

Is A979 XCV safe to buy?

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