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NSV 170

1984 Land Rover 88

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,804 mi
Last recorded58,804 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2018
Typical for 1984 Land Rover 8857,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNSV 170
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2018 58,804 miles

repairs to chassis

Pass 31 Aug 2016 57,424 miles

some wheel nuts not fully on

Fail 26 Aug 2016 57,421 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded strengthening mount around axle (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded around steering box mount (2.2.C.1h)

some wheel nuts not fully on

Pass 4 Nov 2011 57,215 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 57,070 miles

as befor

Fail 5 Oct 2010 57,066 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 56,553 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 56,416 miles

Both front hubs weeping

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Radiator weeping

Rear axle casing holed

Fail 8 Sep 2008 56,416 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Both front hubs weeping

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Radiator weeping

Rear axle casing holed

Fail 1 Sep 2007 56,405 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear axle casing holed

Pass 22 Aug 2006 55,682 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2005 54,253 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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NSV 170 is a 1984 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NSV 170, 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 NSV 170 registered?

NSV 170 is a 1984 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 April 1984.

Is NSV 170 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NSV 170 shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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