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A982 FVN

1984 Land Rover 88

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2019
Tests23 (11 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate47.8%

Mileage

22,809 mi
Last recorded22,809 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2018
Typical for 1984 Land Rover 8857,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA982 FVN
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

11 pass 12 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2018 22,809 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2018 22,807 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2017 22,236 miles

corrosion on chassis and suspension components

exhaust manifold stud missing

previous weld repairs to chassis and body

various engine oil leaks

Fail 13 May 2017 22,236 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2017 22,234 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 21,258 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2016 21,224 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 20,310 miles

Oil leak

front number plate damage

Fail 10 Feb 2015 20,310 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Oil leak

front number plate damage

Pass 7 Feb 2014 19,200 miles

all springs corroded

several weld repairs to vehicle

substantial corrosion on underside of vehicle sbody and chassis

Fail 31 Jan 2014 19,200 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 18,490 miles

Nearside rear floor pan corroded.

Offside steering joint gaiter split.

Fail 15 Jan 2013 18,483 miles

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.

Pass 29 Jul 2011 14,899 miles

drivers side seatbelt frayed

general corrosion and oil loss

Fail 20 Jul 2011 14,899 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2011 14,897 miles

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)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 14,862 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2009 14,862 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 14,860 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2008 14,860 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2007 13,634 miles

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)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 13,634 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 10,803 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
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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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