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OWK 159P

1991 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

36,646 mi
Last recorded36,646 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2019
Typical for 1991 Land Rover 8846,969 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOWK 159P
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2019 36,646 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 36,477 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2018 36,477 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded steering box (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 36,135 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 36,120 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 35,616 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold join (7.1.2)

Nearside Front has excessive corrosion within 30cm of body mount but does not affect overall security

Pass 24 Oct 2015 36,001 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (7.1.2)

nsf axle oil seal

Fail 16 Oct 2015 35,097 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis next to bump stop (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis next to steering idler (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (7.1.2)

nsf axle oil seal

Pass 5 Nov 2014 34,576 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 34,576 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r mud flap insecure

Fail 5 Apr 2014 34,511 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2013 33,578 miles

Both rear leaf springs are poor

Front to rear brake pipe rusting at rear

N/S Wiper blade poor

O/S Front bottom shock absorber rubber poor

Rear exhaust tail pipe rusty

Fail 16 Feb 2013 33,544 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front to rear prake pipe rusted at rear

O/S Front bottom shock absorber bush worn

Rear exhaust tail pipe rusty

Rear leaf springs are getting poor

Pass 11 Feb 2012 32,652 miles

Front to rear brake pipe rusting

Seat belt top fixings are not fitted with proper swival type fittings

n/s/front hub seal boot slightly leaking

o/s/f shock absorber bottom bush play

Pass 11 Jan 2011 31,188 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 30,766 miles

offside rear out rigger corroded @ fuel tank mounting.

some movement in offside front shocker mounting bushes.

Fail 12 Jan 2010 30,766 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

offside rear out rigger corroded @ fuel tank mounting.

some movement in offside front shocker mounting bushes.

Pass 21 Jan 2009 30,403 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 30,403 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2008 29,754 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 29,086 miles

all rear shakle bushes showing signs off wear

offside front brake slight bind

offside rear chasis getting soft by spring area

Pass 19 Jan 2006 28,528 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 28,528 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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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OWK 159P is a 1991 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

Across all 1991 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 46,969 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 OWK 159P, 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 35 years old, this Land Rover 88 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was OWK 159P registered?

OWK 159P is a 1991 Land Rover 88, first registered on 10 January 1991.

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