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JRN 672S

1985 Land Rover 88

Red Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2024
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,856 mi
Last recorded89,856 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2023
Typical for 1985 Land Rover 8854,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJRN 672S
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2023 89,856 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 89,844 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2022 89,843 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 89,834 miles

Front number plate slightly damaged

both front tyres perished

Fail 9 Apr 2018 89,834 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced bulb dim (1.7.5a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear crossmember (2.4.A.3)

Front number plate slightly damaged

both front tyres perished

Pass 16 Nov 2016 89,798 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Under body becoming weak

Under sealed in places

both front tyre outer walls perrished

chassis becoming weak

Fail 4 Nov 2016 89,794 miles

Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to wheel (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember (2.4.A.3)

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

both front tyre outer walls perrished

Pass 12 Oct 2015 89,785 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 89,763 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 89,763 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013

Both front spheres slightly worn

Fail 4 Sep 2013

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front spheres slightly worn

Pass 22 Aug 2012 89,566 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 89,278 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 89,275 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake ferrels slight perrishing

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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JRN 672S is a 1985 Land Rover 88 in Red with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1985 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 54,652 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 JRN 672S, 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 41 years old, this Land Rover 88 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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JRN 672S is a 1985 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 September 1985.

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