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A23 GEF

1984 Land Rover 88

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

59,920 mi
Last recorded59,920 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2019
Typical for 1984 Land Rover 8857,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA23 GEF
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2019 59,920 miles

all tyres worn

chassis rusty

nearside rear chassis corroded by body mount

play in offside front hub assembly

slight seep from nearside front hub seal

some freeplay in steering

Pass 2 Jul 2018 59,336 miles

Body fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively foremost joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 2 Jul 2018 59,336 miles

Body fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively foremost joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working rectified poor earth (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 58,360 miles

front prop uj worn

gearbox mounts perished

slight corrosion to front spring hanger mounts

some corrosion to both door inner panels

Pass 22 Nov 2014 57,851 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

exhaust poor condition

hand brake poor

Pass 21 May 2011 57,376 miles
Fail 14 May 2011 57,376 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 57,305 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2010 80,328 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

front prop shaft UJs very worn

Pass 20 May 2008 66,090 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 66,090 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 66,090 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 May 2006 66,090 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 66,090 miles

Front Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.D3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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A23 GEF is a 1984 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 A23 GEF, 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 A23 GEF registered?

A23 GEF is a 1984 Land Rover 88, first registered on 7 February 1984.

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