MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
22,809 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
chassis is corroded and numerous weld repairs
corrosion on front inner wings
front number plate is damaged
rear leaf springs are corroded and passenger side fox clips expanded
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Nearside Front Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak ()
chassis corroded and numerous weld repairs
corrosion on front inner wings
front number plate damaged
rear leaf springs corroded and passenger side fox clips expanded
corrosion on chassis and suspension components
exhaust manifold stud missing
previous weld repairs to chassis and body
various engine oil leaks
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
corrosion on chassis and suspension components
exhaust manifold stud missing
previous weld repairs to chassis and body
various engine oil leaks
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (3.6.C.3)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area has a deliberate modification which significantly reduces the original strength bulk head holed (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front of chassis, on top of chassis and behind bump stop (2.4.A.3)
Rear Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front slight play in wheel bearing
engine oil leak
underside of vehicle poor condition
corrosion on under side of vehicle
engine has a oil leak
front number plate damage
gearbox has a oil leak
nearside front tyre is perishing
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
engine has a oil leak
front number plate damage
gearbox has a oil leak
nearside front tyre is perishing
corrosion on under side of vehicle
Oil leak
front number plate damage
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Oil leak
front number plate damage
all springs corroded
several weld repairs to vehicle
substantial corrosion on underside of vehicle sbody and chassis
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
all springs corroded
several weld repairs to vehicle
substantial corrosion on underside of vehicle sbody and chassis
Nearside rear floor pan corroded.
Offside steering joint gaiter split.
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Fan belt extremely worn.
Nearside rear floor pan corroded.
Offside steering joint gaiter split.
drivers side seatbelt frayed
general corrosion and oil loss
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
drivers side seatbelt frayed
general corrosion and oil loss
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)
all four leaf spring bushes perished and springs corroding
slight pull to the offside under brake test
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS
Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)
all four leaf spring bushes perished and springs corroding
slight pull to the offside under brake test
general corrosion on chassis and previous weld repairs carried out
nearside rear leaf spring layers 'bowed' due to corrosion.
strong smell of fuel inside cabin
various gearbox oil leaks
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS
general corrosion on chassis and previous weld repairs carried out
nearside rear leaf spring layers 'bowed' due to corrosion.
strong smell of fuel inside cabin
various gearbox oil leaks
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
How Reliable is the Land Rover 88?
Based on 159,893 MOT tests across 17,464 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A982 FVN is a 1984 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.8%.
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 A982 FVN, 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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A982 FVN is a 1984 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 January 1984.
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