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HKR 540D

1988 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

61,525 mi
Last recorded61,525 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2018
Typical for 1988 Land Rover 8848,930 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHKR 540D
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2018 61,525 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2018 61,525 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 61,486 miles

Offside Front leaf spring slightly splayed

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 61,478 miles

oil leaks

Fail 1 Aug 2016 61,478 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil leaks

Pass 25 Jul 2015 61,474 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2014 61,465 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2013 61,462 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

vehicle is oily underneath

Fail 5 Aug 2013 61,460 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

vehicle is oily underneath

Pass 31 Jul 2012 61,351 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 61,351 miles

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 61,333 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

oil leaks from axles, engine, gearbox and swivels

parking brake linkage worn

Pass 6 Aug 2010 61,104 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 61,041 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 60,993 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 60,993 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 60,953 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 60,917 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 60,917 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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HKR 540D is a 1988 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1988 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 48,930 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 HKR 540D, 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 38 years old, this Land Rover 88 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HKR 540D registered?

HKR 540D is a 1988 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 January 1988.

Is HKR 540D safe to buy?

The MOT history for HKR 540D shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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