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EBW 164J

1998 Land Rover 88

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,966 mi
Last recorded73,966 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2006
Typical for 1998 Land Rover 8832,276 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEBW 164J
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2006 73,966 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2006 73,949 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

slight roughness to offside and nearside rear and offside front wheel bearings. †slight dampness nearside rear drum.

Pass 25 Oct 2005 73,226 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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EBW 164J is a 1998 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 32,276 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 EBW 164J, 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 28 years old, this Land Rover 88 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EBW 164J registered?

EBW 164J is a 1998 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 October 1998.

Is EBW 164J safe to buy?

The MOT history for EBW 164J shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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