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G942 EDP

1996 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2025
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

10,972 mi
Last recorded10,972 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2024
Typical for 1996 Land Rover 8857,372 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG942 EDP
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2024 10,972 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2024 10,972 miles

Brake pressure/vacuum build up too slow (1.1.3 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 10,625 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2023 10,625 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top a bottom (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering by rear shackle mounting (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2021 9,024 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 8,967 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 8,967 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2017 8,963 miles

Corrosion to chassis not within prescribed area

Weld repairs made chassis

Fail 24 Jul 2015 8,959 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 7,211 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 7,211 miles

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

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

nearside rear hub seal leaking

Pass 30 Jan 2013 5,256 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 5,256 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 4,577 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 4,577 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 3,864 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 3,864 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 3,076 miles

indicator switch stiff to operate

Pass 21 Jan 2009 2,158 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 1,259 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2005 1,259 miles

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

nsr axle strap missing

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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G942 EDP is a 1996 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1996 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 57,372 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 G942 EDP, 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 30 years old, this Land Rover 88 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was G942 EDP registered?

G942 EDP is a 1996 Land Rover 88, first registered on 15 November 1996.

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