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A450 BHL

1997 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,569 mi
Last recorded73,569 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 1997 Land Rover 8838,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA450 BHL
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 73,569 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 73,051 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 72,676 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 72,594 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 71,701 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Oil leak

Fail 19 May 2014 71,698 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 71,407 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 70,782 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 70,778 miles

Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 89,986 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 69,775 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 69,668 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 69,090 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 69,090 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 68,015 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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A450 BHL is a 1997 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 38,092 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 A450 BHL, 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 29 years old, this Land Rover 88 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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A450 BHL is a 1997 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 November 1997.

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