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HFG 595T

1998 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2019
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

82,559 mi
Last recorded82,559 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2018
Typical for 1998 Land Rover 8832,276 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHFG 595T
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2018 82,559 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front swivel cover splitting

Nearside Rear service brake lazy

emissions hc high

hazard lights n/w not required on this age vehicle

Fail 12 Jun 2018 82,559 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front swivel cover splitting

Nearside Rear service brake lazy

emissions hc high

hazard lights n/w not required on this age vehicle

Pass 7 Apr 2016 82,523 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 82,523 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

main beam tell tale and dash illumination lights all n/w ?

Pass 1 Apr 2015 82,470 miles

o/s/f and o/s/r hubs slight wear

parking brake pivots some wear

Fail 1 Apr 2015 82,470 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f and o/s/r hubs slight wear

parking brake pivots some wear

Fail 22 Apr 2014 82,391 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering lock stop missing (2.2.D.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f and o/s/r hubs some wear

parking brake lever and pivots worn

Pass 22 Apr 2014 82,391 miles

o/s/f and o/s/r hubs some wear

parking brake lever and pivots worn

Pass 24 Jul 2013 82,376 miles

o/s/f hub slight wear

parking brake linkage worn. ratchet worn?

Fail 22 Jul 2013 82,376 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)

o/s/f hub slight wear

parking brake linkage worn. ratchet worn?

Pass 25 Jul 2012 82,264 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 82,264 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 82,101 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

parking brake pivot worn

Fail 7 Jul 2011 82,101 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

parking brake pivot worn

Pass 30 Jun 2010 81,835 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 81,830 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 May 2009 81,508 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
Full Land Rover 88 reliability report

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HFG 595T is a 1998 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 HFG 595T, 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.

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What year was HFG 595T registered?

HFG 595T is a 1998 Land Rover 88, first registered on 16 October 1998.

Is HFG 595T safe to buy?

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