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MRX 605P

1998 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2019
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

24,681 mi
Last recorded24,681 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 1998 Land Rover 8832,276 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMRX 605P
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2018 24,681 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 24,681 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jan 2017 24,439 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2017 24,439 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 24,292 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 24,120 miles

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

n/s/f and rear tyre perished

slight weap front and rear hubs

Fail 5 Aug 2014 24,120 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

n/s/f and rear tyre perished

slight weap front and rear hubs

Pass 27 Aug 2010 24,100 miles

n/s front tyre perished

n/s rear tyre perished

o/s front tyre perished

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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MRX 605P is a 1998 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1998 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 32,276 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 MRX 605P, 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 28 years old, this Land Rover 88 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was MRX 605P registered?

MRX 605P is a 1998 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 April 1998.

Is MRX 605P safe to buy?

The MOT history for MRX 605P shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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