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NJX 224W

1993 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2021
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

1,760 mi
Last recorded1,760 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2020
Typical for 1993 Land Rover 8853,297 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJX 224W
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2020 1,760 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2020 1,749 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at leaf spring rear mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 1,128 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2019 1,128 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2019 1,122 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Fluid leak, but not excessive Hub seal leaking on brake side (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 495 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2018 484 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn front spring-eye bush missing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 11,518 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 11,102 miles

General rust to underbody and components

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Under bump stop rubber (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Under bump stop rubber (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 10,685 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Jun 2015 10,685 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2014 10,123 miles

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside front hub damp

under-side caked in mud

Fail 4 Jul 2014 10,123 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside front hub damp

under-side caked in mud

Pass 2 Jul 2013 9,370 miles

Oil leak

exhaust tail pipe blowing

rear propshaft joints worn

Pass 26 Jun 2012 8,797 miles

n/s front fog light not working

rear prop shaft joints slight play

bad oil leak from engine

Pass 6 Jul 2011 8,128 miles

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front tractor joint bellows split

oil leaks from various places

Fail 6 Jul 2011 8,128 miles

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front tractor joint bellows split

oil leaks from various places

Pass 30 Jun 2010 7,761 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2010 7,761 miles

Centre Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

radiator leaking

Pass 20 Jun 2009 6,909 miles

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

n/s mirror cracked

rear number plate cracked

Pass 11 Jul 2008 6,211 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2008 6,207 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2008 6,184 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

engine water leak

Pass 25 Jun 2007 5,443 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 5,443 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 4,166 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 4,164 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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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NJX 224W is a 1993 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1993 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 53,297 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 NJX 224W, 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 33 years old, this Land Rover 88 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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NJX 224W is a 1993 Land Rover 88, first registered on 2 February 1993.

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