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A984 FUT

1984 Land Rover 88

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2024
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

56,105 mi
Last recorded56,105 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2023
Typical for 1984 Land Rover 8857,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA984 FUT
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2023 56,105 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2023 56,105 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 55,822 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2022 55,822 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 55,544 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2021 55,544 miles

Front Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

ENGINE WILL NOT TURN OFF WITH KEY

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

Fail 13 Aug 2018 55,539 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam DOES NOT WORK (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Front Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength FRONT SPRING MOUNT UNDER BUMPER (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SPRING MOUNT UNDER BUMPER (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength WHEEL ARCH NEXT TO FUEL TANK (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front DIF NOISEY SOUNDS LIKE A WHEEL BEARING

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 41,948 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 Aug 2017 41,948 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Aug 2016 41,466 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Aug 2016 41,466 miles

Brake lever locking device missing h/brake lever on chassis not secure (3.5.1l)

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Sep 2013 41,370 miles

oil leak

Pass 16 May 2012 41,313 miles

battery insecure

Fail 15 May 2012 41,313 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

battery insecure

Pass 19 May 2011 58,053 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 40,615 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Jul 2007 40,218 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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A984 FUT is a 1984 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 A984 FUT, 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 A984 FUT registered?

A984 FUT is a 1984 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 February 1984.

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