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LFR 459W

1997 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

2,348 mi
Last recorded2,348 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2023
Typical for 1997 Land Rover 8838,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLFR 459W
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2023 2,348 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 499 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 172 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 958 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 947 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength bump stop area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front hanger area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Driver's door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 409 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 360 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 51,518 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 51,495 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 51,495 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 91,212 miles

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

slight oil leak n/s/r hub casing

water pump bearings very noisey

Pass 8 Nov 2012 50,749 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 6 Nov 2012 50,748 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 49,976 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 49,975 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 48,427 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2010 48,427 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 45,405 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 44,793 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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LFR 459W is a 1997 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LFR 459W, 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.

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What year was LFR 459W registered?

LFR 459W is a 1997 Land Rover 88, first registered on 26 September 1997.

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The MOT history for LFR 459W shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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