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A97 TEP

1984 Land Rover 88

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

54,094 mi
Last recorded54,094 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 1984 Land Rover 8857,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA97 TEP
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 54,094 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative vehicle pre 1st april 1986

Nearside Front Brake slight bind

Valve stem slightly damaged All perished (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 16 Jun 2026 54,086 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Hazard warning switch inoperative vehicle pre 1st april 1986

Nearside Front Brake slight bind

Valve stem slightly damaged All perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 53,806 miles

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

Nearside rear brake backing plate damp

Pass 20 Nov 2023 53,688 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 74,177 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 52,951 miles

Both front sphere seals leaking

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Previous weld repairs to chassis

oil leaking from engine, gearbox and front diff

Fail 19 Nov 2021 52,951 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering box insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front sphere seals leaking

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Previous weld repairs to chassis

oil leaking from engine, gearbox and front diff

Pass 20 Nov 2020 52,024 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 52,024 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 18 Dec 2014 51,706 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 51,706 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 50,968 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2013 50,968 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Lower Leaf spring shackle bracket nut missing (2.4.B.6c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Leaf spring shackle bracket nut missing (2.4.B.6c) DANGEROUS

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

both headlamps have poor beam image

Pass 8 Mar 2013 48,726 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 7 Mar 2013 48,724 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 48,131 miles

Battery insecure

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

blue smokes when first started up

engine, gearbox and differentials wet with oils

general chassis corrosion no holes and not considered excessive

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres perishing

o/s/f inner wheel arch holed

o/s/f swivel housing damp with oil

rear floor support holed and corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2011 48,127 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Battery insecure

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

blue smokes when first started up

engine, gearbox and differentials wet with oils

general chassis corrosion no holes and not considered excessive

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres perishing

o/s/f inner wheel arch holed

o/s/f swivel housing damp with oil

rear floor support holed and corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2010 46,170 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 46,169 miles

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

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

Offside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front tyre starting to perish

Pass 6 Jan 2009 44,730 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 43,280 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 43,280 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 43,268 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 43,268 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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A97 TEP is a 1984 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 A97 TEP, 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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A97 TEP is a 1984 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 January 1984.

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