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ESJ 649

1997 Land Rover 88

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

81,408 mi
Last recorded81,408 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2018
Typical for 1997 Land Rover 8838,092 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationESJ 649
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2018 81,408 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 81,206 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 80,890 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 80,537 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 80,112 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 79,737 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 79,539 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 79,233 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 79,046 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 78,663 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 78,116 miles

extensive welding offside and nearside chassis.

Pass 25 Mar 2006 77,463 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 77,463 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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ESJ 649 is a 1997 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 ESJ 649, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ESJ 649 registered?

ESJ 649 is a 1997 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 September 1997.

Is ESJ 649 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ESJ 649 shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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