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PDX 137M

1988 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2228cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

73,493 mi
Last recorded73,493 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2008
Typical for 1988 Land Rover 8848,930 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPDX 137M
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,228cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2008 73,493 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 73,392 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Oct 2007 73,386 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside wiperblade split end

rear cross member rusty

Pass 27 Jul 2006 73,001 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 72,994 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Jul 2005 72,264 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2005 72,459 miles

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

Nearside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear 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)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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PDX 137M is a 1988 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,228cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 PDX 137M, 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

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What year was PDX 137M registered?

PDX 137M is a 1988 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 March 1988.

Is PDX 137M safe to buy?

The MOT history for PDX 137M shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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