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A982 WGL

1984 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

40,672 mi
Last recorded40,672 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2011
Typical for 1984 Land Rover 8857,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA982 WGL
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2011 40,672 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 9 Aug 2011 40,672 miles

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 Aug 2010 39,532 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 39,532 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 36,027 miles

Propshaft component defective

Pass 14 Jul 2008 34,319 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2008 34,319 miles

Centre Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Centre rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear prop shaft insecure

Pass 21 Jun 2006 30,695 miles

Strong smell of petrol from around the fuel tank

Fail 14 Jun 2006 30,564 miles

Centre Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment loose (2.4.F.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment loose (2.4.F.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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

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 WGL is a 1984 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 WGL, 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 A982 WGL registered?

A982 WGL is a 1984 Land Rover 88, first registered on 20 March 1984.

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