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OGV 409P

1988 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

14,844 mi
Last recorded14,844 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2011
Typical for 1988 Land Rover 8848,930 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOGV 409P
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2011 14,844 miles

both sides outer rear crossmember corroded

front propshaft worn

o/side rear check strap broken

Fail 30 Dec 2011 14,844 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both sides outer rear crossmember corroded

front propshaft worn

Fail 30 Nov 2011 14,844 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b)

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front propshaft centre joint worn

o/side re-bound strap broken on rear spring

rear propshaft insecure at handbrake drum

Pass 19 Nov 2009 14,177 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 14,174 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 14,050 miles

wear in front prop shaft

Fail 12 Aug 2008 14,046 miles

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

wear in front prop shaft

Pass 5 Jan 2007 13,530 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 13,527 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2005 12,902 miles

Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

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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OGV 409P is a 1988 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 OGV 409P, 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 OGV 409P registered?

OGV 409P is a 1988 Land Rover 88, first registered on 8 January 1988.

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