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OEF 223W

1997 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

7,585 mi
Last recorded7,585 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Land Rover 8838,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOEF 223W
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 7,585 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2025 7,499 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2024 7,374 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 6,698 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 6,298 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 6,062 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 5,616 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 5,372 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Jun 2019 5,372 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 5,108 miles

oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2017 4,816 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 4,816 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 3,938 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 3,343 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 2,362 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 25 May 2013 1,625 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 116 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 24 May 2011 27,642 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 27,642 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 24 May 2010 26,644 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 26,644 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 9 Jun 2009 25,401 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 25,380 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 May 2008 23,276 miles

osr inner brake drum and wheel rim has fluid stains

Fail 19 May 2008 23,268 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 9 May 2007 21,771 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 20,916 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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OEF 223W is a 1997 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 77.8%.

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 OEF 223W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OEF 223W registered?

OEF 223W is a 1997 Land Rover 88, first registered on 13 August 1997.

Is OEF 223W safe to buy?

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