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Land Rover 88

Green · Petrol · 1961 · 2,025 cc

WAS 842MOT history

WAS 842 is a green petrol Land Rover 88 first used on 4 Oct 1961. Its MOT expired on 14 Oct 2023 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 68,447 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Oct 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Oct 2023
Mileage
68,447 mi
At MOT on 11 Oct 2023
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
284 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
WAS 842
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
88
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,025 cc
Year of manufacture
1961
First used
4 Oct 1961
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
11 Oct 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

WAS 842 was last recorded at 68,447 miles on 11 Oct 2023, 278 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Oct 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Jun 2008: 62,909 miles, lower than 63,476 miles on 8 Apr 2006.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
68,169 miles · 12 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
278 miles
Average per year
284 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 68,447 miles
  • 2022 – 68,169 miles
  • 2021 – 67,693 miles
  • 2020 – 67,406 miles
  • 2019 – 66,826 miles
  • 2018 – 66,319 miles
  • 2016 – 66,247 miles
  • 2015 – 65,515 miles
  • 2014 – 64,548 miles
  • 2013 – 64,418 miles
  • 2012 – 64,197 miles
  • 2011 – 63,970 miles
  • 2010 – 63,525 miles
  • 2009 – 63,318 miles
  • 2008 – 62,909 miles
  • 2006 – 63,476 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail68,447 miles
  • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
  • MajorAll direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis by spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis next to spring hanger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Brake drum contaminated hub oil seal leaking (1.1.14 (b))
  • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

What MOT failures mean

Full MOT history

19 tests since 8 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail68,447 miles (+278)1 dangerous4 major1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,447 miles
    Test number
    108704729802
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorAll direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis by spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis next to spring hanger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake drum contaminated hub oil seal leaking (1.1.14 (b))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass68,169 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    68,169 miles
    Test number
    525525094049
    • AdvisoryOil leak o/s/r hub

  3. Fail68,169 miles (+476)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,169 miles
    Test number
    270118404232
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak o/s/r hub

  4. Pass67,693 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    67,693 miles
    Test number
    948872368184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail67,693 miles (+287)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,693 miles
    Test number
    265556207053
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

  6. Pass67,406 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    67,406 miles
    Test number
    202589754844
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear hub oil seal weeping
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail67,406 miles (+580)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,406 miles
    Test number
    748452015608
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability arm to hub loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear hub oil seal weeping
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass66,826 miles (+507)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    66,826 miles
    Test number
    647455058925
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass66,319 miles (+72)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    66,319 miles
    Test number
    339400658527

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass66,247 miles (+732)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    66,247 miles
    Test number
    189969396901

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass65,515 miles (+967)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    65,515 miles
    Test number
    725349765172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass64,548 miles (+130)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    64,548 miles
    Test number
    155218764126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass64,418 miles (+221)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    64,418 miles
    Test number
    606958563136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass64,197 miles (+227)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    64,197 miles
    Test number
    728779652195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass63,970 miles (+445)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    63,970 miles
    Test number
    359367661170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass63,525 miles (+207)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    63,525 miles
    Test number
    710023770108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass63,318 miles (+409)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    63,318 miles
    Test number
    634389469101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass62,909 miles (-567)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    62,909 miles
    Test number
    711832078148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass63,476 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    63,476 miles
    Test number
    844618796081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about WAS 842

What vehicle is registration WAS 842 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show WAS 842 on a green petrol Land Rover 88 first used on 4 Oct 1961. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does WAS 842 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on WAS 842 expired on 14 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on WAS 842?
The MOT on WAS 842 expired on 14 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has WAS 842 done?
WAS 842 was recorded at 68,447 miles at its MOT on 11 Oct 2023, an average of 284 miles a year.
Has WAS 842 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. WAS 842 has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on WAS 842 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Jun 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on WAS 842 find?
WAS 842 failed its latest MOT on 11 Oct 2023 with 1 dangerous defect, 4 major defects, 1 defect repaired at the test and 1 advisory: stop lamp(s) all not working; all direction indicators not working; nearside rear lower suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis by spring hanger, and 4 more.

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