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OSJ 573

1998 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2025
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

3,750 mi
Last recorded3,750 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2024
Typical for 1998 Land Rover 8832,276 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOSJ 573
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2024 3,750 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Nov 2024 3,660 miles

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

Vehicle Identification Number not displayed (0.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Steering box worn, but not excessively drop arm movement on shaft (2.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak various ()

general vehicle corrosion throughout

Fail 21 May 2016 38,409 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering out-rigger (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering out-rigger (6.1.A.1)

both rear hub oil seals leaking

various oil leaks

Pass 12 Dec 2014 34,773 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 31,822 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 31,820 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 28,799 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 28,799 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 25,945 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 25,943 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2010 23,029 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2010 23,029 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 9 Oct 2010 22,807 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

stearing box leaking

Pass 8 Oct 2009 20,012 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2009 20,012 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 17,447 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 17,306 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2007 13,194 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 8,531 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 8,487 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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OSJ 573 is a 1998 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

Across all 1998 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 32,276 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 OSJ 573, 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 28 years old, this Land Rover 88 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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OSJ 573 is a 1998 Land Rover 88, first registered on 8 July 1998.

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