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HVN 261V

1995 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2025
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

59 mi
Last recorded59 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2024
Typical for 1995 Land Rover 8847,699 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHVN 261V
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2024 59 miles

general oil leaks

o/s/r tyre perishing cracking

Fail 19 Mar 2024 30 miles

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

general oil leaks

o/s/r tyre perishing cracking

Pass 8 Nov 2022 33,113 miles

corrosion of n/s/f floor

o/s/r tyre perishing

signs of oil weeping from front exhaust down pipe into manifold ??

Fail 7 Nov 2022 33,101 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

corrosion of n/s/f floor

o/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 29 Oct 2021 32,255 miles

corrosion hole n/s/f floor

oil leaks engine/gearbox/diff

Pass 10 Nov 2020 30,301 miles

oil leaks engine/gearbox/diff

Pass 4 Nov 2019 28,741 miles

oil leaks engine/gearbox/rear diff

Pass 10 Nov 2018 28,014 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres perishing

n/s/r tyres perishing/cracking

oil leaks

Fail 2 Nov 2018 27,997 miles

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

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres perishing

n/s/r tyres perishing/cracking

oil leaks

Pass 3 Oct 2017 26,691 miles

oil leak(s)

Fail 27 Sep 2017 26,691 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front downpipe joint. (7.1.2)

oil leak(s)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 26,227 miles

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

Oil Leaks

Fail 30 Sep 2016 26,227 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Stop lamp not working Both (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Oil Leaks

Pass 10 Sep 2015 25,770 miles

All tyres have cracking to tread.

Light switch sticky operation

Vehicle has been modified

Fail 10 Sep 2015 25,770 miles

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam Both (1.7.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (8.2.3)

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

All tyres have cracking to tread.

Vehicle has been modified

Pass 10 Jul 2007 25,547 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 25,543 miles

Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

bucket seats fitted with full race harness

corrosion forming on leaf springs

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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HVN 261V is a 1995 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1995 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 47,699 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 HVN 261V, 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 31 years old, this Land Rover 88 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HVN 261V registered?

HVN 261V is a 1995 Land Rover 88, first registered on 26 January 1995.

Is HVN 261V safe to buy?

The MOT history for HVN 261V shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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