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MMF 517W

1991 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2016
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

47,178 mi
Last recorded47,178 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2015
Typical for 1991 Land Rover 8846,969 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMMF 517W
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2015 47,178 miles

Near sidefront bulk head corroded

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 4 Feb 2015 47,178 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Inner Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Near sidefront bulk head corroded

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 31 May 2012 47,021 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 47,021 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 46,964 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 46,964 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 46,756 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 46,756 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 46,556 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 46,556 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 13 Nov 2007 46,417 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 46,417 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 45,621 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 44,474 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2005 44,474 miles

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

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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MMF 517W is a 1991 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 1991 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 46,969 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 MMF 517W, 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 35 years old, this Land Rover 88 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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MMF 517W is a 1991 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 September 1991.

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