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A496 HVT

1983 Land Rover 88

Brown Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,901 mi
Last recorded70,901 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2019
Typical for 1983 Land Rover 8857,341 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA496 HVT
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1983
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc
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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 18 Oct 2019 70,901 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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A496 HVT is a 1983 Land Rover 88 in Brown with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1983 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 57,341 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 A496 HVT, 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 43 years old, this Land Rover 88 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A496 HVT?

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What year was A496 HVT registered?

A496 HVT is a 1983 Land Rover 88, first registered on 13 October 1983.

Is A496 HVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for A496 HVT shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A496 HVT have outstanding finance?

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