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VDL 683S

1992 Land Rover 88

Red Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2022
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

59,374 mi
Last recorded59,374 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2021
Typical for 1992 Land Rover 8845,657 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVDL 683S
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2021 59,374 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

both front leaf springs corroded

both rear leaf springs corroded

steering stiff

Fail 5 Mar 2021 59,374 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

both front leaf springs corroded

both rear leaf springs corroded

steering stiff

Pass 3 Mar 2020 58,730 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

front and rear leaf springs corroding

Pass 11 Mar 2019 58,222 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 57,598 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Feb 2018 57,587 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2017 56,914 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 1 Jun 2017 56,904 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 15 Jun 2016 56,657 miles

2 front tyres worn on edges

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 11 Jun 2016 56,657 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

2 front tyres worn on edges

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 27 May 2015 56,116 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 56,108 miles

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 55,281 miles

2 front tyres worn on inner edges

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

slight leak n/s/f hub seal

slight leak n/s/r hub seal

slight leaks on engine and gearbox

Pass 27 Jul 2013 54,350 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 54,350 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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VDL 683S is a 1992 Land Rover 88 in Red with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1992 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 45,657 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 VDL 683S, 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 34 years old, this Land Rover 88 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VDL 683S registered?

VDL 683S is a 1992 Land Rover 88, first registered on 11 November 1992.

Is VDL 683S safe to buy?

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