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ACK 183A

1973 Land Rover 88

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

84,236 mi
Last recorded84,236 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2020
Typical for 1973 Land Rover 8854,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationACK 183A
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2020 84,236 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 84,221 miles

Nearside Front swivel joint has slight leak

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 24 Mar 2016 84,155 miles

oil leak

underside of vehicle heavily wax oiled including brake pipes

Pass 13 Sep 2014 82,676 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

oil seald under body

Fail 9 Sep 2014 82,675 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

fog light fitted no tell tail

oil seald under body

slight water leak

Pass 5 Sep 2013 82,340 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 82,340 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 81,237 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 77,987 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 73,206 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 72,498 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 72,498 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Jun 2005 72,339 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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ACK 183A is a 1973 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1973 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 54,010 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 ACK 183A, 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 53 years old, this Land Rover 88 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was ACK 183A registered?

ACK 183A is a 1973 Land Rover 88, first registered on 25 August 1973.

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