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A12 EAM

1988 Land Rover Range Rover

Black Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

114,277 mi
Last recorded114,277 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 1988 Land Rover Range Rover91,218 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 EAM
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 114,277 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe corroded/covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear OSR body mounting corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2024 113,657 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 113,000 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2022 111,049 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

steering stabilizer bush slightly worn

Pass 22 Jul 2021 110,253 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 110,033 miles

Steering Damper Bushes Deteriorated

Fail 6 Aug 2020 110,033 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Steering Damper Bushes Deteriorated

Pass 25 Jul 2019 109,977 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 109,887 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering Damper Bushes Deteriorated

Fail 26 Jul 2018 109,887 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering Damper Bushes Deteriorated

Pass 29 Jul 2017 109,693 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 109,504 miles

Nearside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

nearside rear bump stop missing

Fail 6 Aug 2016 109,504 miles

Nearside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear bump stop missing

Pass 17 Aug 2015 109,065 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside rear bump stop missing

Nearside wiper smearing

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Oil leak

Parking brake cable insecure

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2015 109,065 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Parking brake cable insecure

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside rear bump stop missing

Nearside wiper smearing

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2014 101,315 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

handbrake lever stiff but not sticking

osf pad sensor insecure

Pass 5 Aug 2013 97,044 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Aug 2013 97,044 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 91,233 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 91,233 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 83,293 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 83,293 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 77,224 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 77,037 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 68,330 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 58,839 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 47,222 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 47,222 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 41,656 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Range Rover?

Based on 2,072,334 MOT tests across 178,266 vehicles.

77.9%
Pass Rate
6,020
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
178,266
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 63,439
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,185
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 26,735
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 26,213
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21,118
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A12 EAM is a 1988 Land Rover Range Rover in Black with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

Across all 1988 Land Rover Range Rover models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 91,218 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 Range Rover fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 63,439 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A12 EAM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Range Rover typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 38 years old, this Land Rover Range Rover is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A12 EAM registered?

A12 EAM is a 1988 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 4 March 1988.

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