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A116 WDM

1984 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

94,551 mi
Last recorded94,551 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2018
Typical for 1984 Land Rover 8857,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA116 WDM
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2018 94,551 miles

Offside Rear tyre is perished

oil leak

slight corrosion on brake servo

Fail 24 Jul 2018 94,551 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear tyre is perished

oil leak

slight corrosion on brake servo

Pass 8 Jun 2017 94,333 miles

Oil leak ()

Slight corrosion on servo.

Fail 8 May 2017 94,330 miles

Braking system leaking from master cylinder (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases between manifold and down pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings of floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering bulkhead around door check strap area (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion bulkhead around door check strap area (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak engine and gearbox ()

Fail 30 Nov 2015 94,318 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Steering system fouling arm fouling leaf spring (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement gear box mount (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement gear box mount (6.1.D.1a)

exhaust fumes entering car front vents

oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2014 94,144 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 94,144 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 11 Feb 2013 92,807 miles

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

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 92,807 miles

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

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 90,204 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

battery tray corrosion

corrosion rear exshaust

n/s/f washers inop

rear diff oil leak

Fail 15 Dec 2011 90,138 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

battery tray, corrosion

nearside washer inop

rear diff oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2010 69,351 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 68,970 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 68,947 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 66,654 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 65,641 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 65,629 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

serious oil leak from o/s/f swivel seal

Pass 27 Jun 2007 64,742 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 64,579 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 64,577 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

some rear propshaft bolts are slightly loose

Pass 17 Jun 2005 63,469 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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A116 WDM is a 1984 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 A116 WDM, 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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A116 WDM is a 1984 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 June 1984.

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