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PDV 849G

1988 Land Rover 88

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

42,215 mi
Last recorded42,215 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2017
Typical for 1988 Land Rover 8848,930 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPDV 849G
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2017 42,215 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 41,441 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 40,836 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 40,351 miles

Offside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 39,235 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 38,769 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 38,083 miles

front doors difficult to open

leak from offside & nearside swivel housing

Fail 20 Sep 2011 38,083 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front doors difficult to open

leak from offside & nearside swivel housing

Pass 17 Sep 2010 36,932 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 36,002 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 35,226 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 35,203 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 35,040 miles

rear shock absorber dust covers corroded

wiper blade split

Pass 26 Apr 2006 34,969 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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PDV 849G is a 1988 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 PDV 849G, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PDV 849G?

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What year was PDV 849G registered?

PDV 849G is a 1988 Land Rover 88, first registered on 19 January 1988.

Is PDV 849G safe to buy?

The MOT history for PDV 849G shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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