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FVN 124J

1997 Land Rover 88

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

67,131 mi
Last recorded67,131 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2019
Typical for 1997 Land Rover 8838,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFVN 124J
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2019 67,131 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 66,813 miles

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 66,638 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 13 Oct 2017 66,638 miles

Battery insecure clamp missing (1.9.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 66,285 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 65,653 miles

nail in o/s/f tyre

Pass 27 Oct 2014 65,416 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

side lights not working without ignition

Pass 29 Oct 2013 64,931 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

sidelights not working with out ignition

Fail 23 Oct 2013 64,931 miles

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

sidelights not working with out ignition

Pass 28 Sep 2012 64,369 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2011 63,115 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2007 62,934 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Apr 2007 62,934 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 60,240 miles

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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FVN 124J is a 1997 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FVN 124J, 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.

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What year was FVN 124J registered?

FVN 124J is a 1997 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 May 1997.

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The MOT history for FVN 124J shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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