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KVW 187N

1997 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2228cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

43,490 mi
Last recorded43,490 miles
Recorded on15 May 2018
Typical for 1997 Land Rover 8838,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKVW 187N
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,228cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2018 43,490 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 43,246 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 43,058 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 42,902 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 49,797 miles

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 3 Jun 2013 42,241 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 41,604 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 40,887 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 40,397 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 24 Jul 2009 40,396 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 39,510 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front down pipe slightly loose on manifold

Fail 4 Jul 2008 39,510 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front down pipe slightly loose on manifold

Pass 16 Jul 2007 38,419 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 38,418 miles

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 37,307 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
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KVW 187N is a 1997 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,228cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 38,092 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 KVW 187N, 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 29 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 KVW 187N registered?

KVW 187N is a 1997 Land Rover 88, first registered on 11 July 1997.

Is KVW 187N safe to buy?

The MOT history for KVW 187N shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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