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F296 BAT

1988 Land Rover Landrover

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

412,803 mi
Last recorded412,803 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2023
Typical for 1988 Land Rover Landrover76,648 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF296 BAT
MakeLand Rover
ModelLandrover
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2023 412,803 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 409,696 miles

Front tyres showing edge wear

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play axle upper joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2021 409,681 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged distorted (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged distorted just acceptable (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged distorted just acceptable (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 400,520 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 400,495 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated hub seal leaking (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Steering box insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 391,635 miles

Nearside Front hub seal leaking

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2019 391,939 miles

Front Prop shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated from leaking hub seal (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn swivel joints/bearings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated from leaking hub seal (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play pitman arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front hub seal leaking

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

rear exhaust mount rubber split and held with cable tie

steering damper bush significantly worn

Pass 9 Aug 2018 381,426 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber top bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play pitman arm joint just acceptable (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 371,566 miles

Nearside Rear hub seal leaking

Pass 8 Sep 2016 361,995 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 361,993 miles

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

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 346,248 miles

ENGINE LEAKING OIL

both front hub seals leaking

nearside rear hub oil seal leaking

Pass 3 May 2014 334,125 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 24 Apr 2014 334,125 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front hub seals failed and leaking

Pass 18 Apr 2013 320,588 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 308,484 miles

BOTH FRONT HUB SEALS LEAKING

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 294,989 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 294,985 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 280,369 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Mar 2010 280,162 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 268,282 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 265,390 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2008 265,289 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 252,853 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 238,197 miles

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

How Reliable is the Land Rover Landrover?

Based on 2,014 MOT tests across 194 vehicles.

73.3%
Pass Rate
590
Miles/Year
65
Year Lifespan
194
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 82
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 78
Stop lamp not working 71
position lamp(s) not working 65
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 48
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F296 BAT is a 1988 Land Rover Landrover in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 1988 Land Rover Landrover models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 76,648 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Landrover fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 82 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F296 BAT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Landrover typically stays on UK roads for around 65 years. At 38 years old, this Land Rover Landrover is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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F296 BAT is a 1988 Land Rover Landrover, first registered on 1 September 1988.

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