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OAS 268

1988 Land Rover 88

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

7,982 mi
Last recorded7,982 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 1988 Land Rover 8848,930 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOAS 268
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 7,982 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 7,982 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has a modification which adversely affects braking or steering Crossmember (6.1.A.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 65,942 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 65,944 miles

Front propshaft has play

Temp repair to battery clamp

Fail 12 Jan 2016 65,942 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front propshaft has play

Temp repair to battery clamp

Pass 18 Dec 2014 65,922 miles

genaral welding repairs to chassis

oil leaks from both axles

Fail 1 Sep 2014 65,910 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 28 Jul 2014 65,892 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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
Full Land Rover 88 reliability report

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OAS 268 is a 1988 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1988 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 48,930 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 OAS 268, 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 38 years old, this Land Rover 88 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was OAS 268 registered?

OAS 268 is a 1988 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 January 1988.

Is OAS 268 safe to buy?

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