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Q297FWD

1984 Land Rover 88

Grey Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2022
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

478 mi
Last recorded478 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2021
Typical for 1984 Land Rover 8857,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ297FWD
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1984
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2021 478 miles

Brake operation pressure/vacuum assistance close to minimum requirement (1.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Steering system slightly rough and very tight (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 410 miles

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

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

steering very stiff

Fail 8 Jul 2020 403 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

both rear hubs damp

steering very stiff

Pass 18 Jun 2019 295 miles

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

all indicators very dim

hazard switch faulty

steering system very tight

Pass 29 Jun 2018 5 miles

MAIN BEAM OPERATES WITHOUT DIP BEAM

MAIN BEAM TELL TALE NOT WORKING

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

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ALL ()

Fail 29 Jun 2018 5 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

MAIN BEAM OPERATES WITHOUT DIP BEAM

MAIN BEAM TELL TALE NOT WORKING

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

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ALL ()

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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Q297FWD is a 1984 Land Rover 88 in Grey with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1984 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 57,834 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 Q297FWD, 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 42 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 Q297FWD registered?

Q297FWD is a 1984 Land Rover 88, first registered on 15 August 1984.

Is Q297FWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q297FWD shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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