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E972 EBW

1988 Land Rover 110

White Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

208,541 mi
Last recorded208,541 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 1988 Land Rover 110120,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE972 EBW
MakeLand Rover
Model110
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc
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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 208,541 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 206,826 miles

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

heavy under body surface rust

Pass 29 Oct 2022 199,201 miles

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

Under body surface rust

Pass 22 Oct 2021 197,534 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Under body covers in under seal

Pass 2 Sep 2016 196,388 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion x member (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion o/rigger (6.1.B.2)

Fail 19 Aug 2016 196,372 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion x member (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion o/rigger (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 195,066 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2015 195,059 miles

Front Steering locking device missing Steering arm nut missing split pin (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 139,080 miles

SUSPESNION BUSHES DETERIORATED BUT NOT RESULTING IN ANY EXCESS MOVEMENT AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 14 Jan 2013 138,236 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

centre exhaust hanger loose - still secure

Fail 17 Dec 2012 138,227 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

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

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

centre exhaust hanger loose - still secure

Pass 24 Oct 2011 131,385 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 131,385 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 115,630 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 98,140 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 98,139 miles

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 83,653 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 83,653 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 67,796 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 67,384 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

off side front ball swivel slightly leaking

slight play in both rear shock absorber bottom bushes

Pass 22 Sep 2006 56,160 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover 110?

Based on 15,236 MOT tests across 1,244 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
2,144
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
1,244
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 450
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 415
position lamp(s) not working 382
Stop lamp not working 352
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 338
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E972 EBW is a 1988 Land Rover 110 in White with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1988 Land Rover 110 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 120,021 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 110 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 450 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E972 EBW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover 110 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 38 years old, this Land Rover 110 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was E972 EBW registered?

E972 EBW is a 1988 Land Rover 110, first registered on 31 December 1988.

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