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OVJ 599

1981 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2022
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

97,606 mi
Last recorded97,606 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2021
Typical for 1981 Land Rover 8856,095 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOVJ 599
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 10 Aug 2021 97,606 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 96,748 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 96,625 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 96,276 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 96,169 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 96,054 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 95,847 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 95,738 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 95,115 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 94,586 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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OVJ 599 is a 1981 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1981 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 56,095 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 OVJ 599, 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 45 years old, this Land Rover 88 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OVJ 599?

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What year was OVJ 599 registered?

OVJ 599 is a 1981 Land Rover 88, first registered on 21 October 1981.

Is OVJ 599 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OVJ 599 shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OVJ 599 have outstanding finance?

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