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EAS 797

1989 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2024
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

40,460 mi
Last recorded40,460 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2023
Typical for 1989 Land Rover 8844,454 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEAS 797
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2023 40,460 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 39,890 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 39,846 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 2 Feb 2017 39,843 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases PIPE RUSTED AWAY (7.1.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 56,394 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2016 39,519 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 39,256 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 39,127 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 39,127 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 Dec 2012 39,026 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 39,026 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 8 Dec 2011 38,873 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 38,873 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 38,681 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 17 Nov 2010 38,681 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 38,320 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 38,320 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 37,709 miles

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 3 Dec 2007 37,178 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 35,932 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 35,932 miles

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2005 35,008 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2005 35,008 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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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EAS 797 is a 1989 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

Across all 1989 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 44,454 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 88 fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 11,810 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EAS 797, 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 37 years old, this Land Rover 88 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EAS 797 registered?

EAS 797 is a 1989 Land Rover 88, first registered on 7 July 1989.

Is EAS 797 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EAS 797 shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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