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JCY 647W

1988 Land Rover Series

Green Petrol 2225cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

11,350 mi
Last recorded11,350 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2015
Typical for 1988 Land Rover Series18,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJCY 647W
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,225cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 Sep 2015 11,350 miles

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

corrosion in several places

drivers seat belt poor mounting

poor wipers

several oil leaks engine and transmission

swivel pin carrier offside leaking

Pass 3 Sep 2014 11,326 miles

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

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

offside front globe has slight leak

Pass 29 Aug 2013 10,406 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Fail 28 Aug 2013 10,406 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Offside Front Leaf spring to axle securing nut missing (2.4.B.7b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 9,937 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 9,932 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 8,339 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 8,337 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 7,681 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 7,665 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

n/s front tyre small cut in wall

wheels slightly wider than wheel arches

Pass 26 Aug 2009 6,180 miles

centre exhaust pipe starting to leak

o/s/f and n/s/f spring eye rear bushes worn

o/s/f shock absorber lower bushes worn

wear in front propshaft splines

Fail 20 Aug 2009 6,173 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

centre exhaust pipe starting to leak

o/s/f and n/s/f spring eye rear bushes worn

o/s/f shock absorber lower bushes worn

wear in front propshaft splines

Pass 5 Aug 2008 4,632 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 34,233 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 34,227 miles

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

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Offside Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Land Rover Series?

Based on 2,274 MOT tests across 196 vehicles.

69.6%
Pass Rate
504
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
196
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 134
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 130
Stop lamp not working 106
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 92
position lamp(s) not working 78
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JCY 647W is a 1988 Land Rover Series in Green with a 2,225cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 1988 Land Rover Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 18,467 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 Series fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 134 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JCY 647W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Series typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 38 years old, this Land Rover Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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JCY 647W is a 1988 Land Rover Series, first registered on 8 January 1988.

Is JCY 647W safe to buy?

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