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OIA 728

1989 Land Rover 88

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

61,525 mi
Last recorded61,525 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2019
Typical for 1989 Land Rover 8844,454 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOIA 728
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2019 61,525 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

both front floors corroded and holed

Fail 18 Jul 2019 61,525 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

both front floors corroded and holed

Pass 13 Sep 2018 61,494 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

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

os ns front hubs slight leak

tyre perished

Fail 3 Sep 2018 61,484 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength foremost suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulk head by clutch pedal (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner chassis rear most suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis leg rear most suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

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

corrosion to chassis,bulk head and suspension mounts

os ns front hubs slight leak

tyre perished

Pass 22 Jun 2009 61,252 miles

nearside front steering ball slight leak

rear exhaust mount

slight bind on nearside rear brake

Pass 3 Oct 2007 61,122 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 61,040 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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OIA 728 is a 1989 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1989 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 44,454 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 OIA 728, 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 37 years old, this Land Rover 88 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was OIA 728 registered?

OIA 728 is a 1989 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 October 1989.

Is OIA 728 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OIA 728 shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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