1983 Land Rover 88 2.3L Petrol · A491 LWR
1983 Land Rover 88 (2.3L, petrol). First registered 07 Sept 1983. Recorded mileage 88,165 miles. MOT expired on 11 Dec 2023.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER 88
- Year / Origin
- 1983 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Dec 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,165 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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A491 LWR Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/12/2022
- 88,165 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
A491 LWR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1983 Land Rover 88 (A491 LWR) between September 2022 and December 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 December 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value oil leaking into brake drum (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”; “Front Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire under bonnet (6.1.3 (b) (ii))”; “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”.
A491 LWR Mileage History
- 01/09/202288,153 mi
- 12/12/202288,165 mi+12 mi
Average of roughly 43 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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