MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
5,935 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
Front passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
chunk missing out of steering wheel
no passanger seat fitted
rear prop bolts loose
Coolant leak
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
all tyres worn and perished
both front steering pivots leaking oil
smell of gas from under the bonnet
underside of the vehicle is in a dirty and corroded condition
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Coolant leak
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
all tyres worn and perished
both front steering pivots leaking oil
smell of gas from under the bonnet
underside of the vehicle is in a dirty and corroded condition
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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LEY 983R is a 1976 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1976 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 54,417 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 LEY 983R, 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 50 years old, this Land Rover 88 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was LEY 983R registered?
LEY 983R is a 1976 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 October 1976.
Is LEY 983R safe to buy?
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