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Q497BNN

1998 Land Rover 88

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

25,405 mi
Last recorded25,405 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Land Rover 8832,276 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ497BNN
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 15 Nov 2025 25,405 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 24,243 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 23,757 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 23,317 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 22,840 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 22,399 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 21,524 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 20,429 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 19,201 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 18,005 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 16,075 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 14,388 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 12,419 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 11,014 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 8,769 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 5,967 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 3,439 miles

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2008 99,851 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 96,970 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 93,115 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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Q497BNN is a 1998 Land Rover 88 in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1998 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 32,276 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 Q497BNN, 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 28 years old, this Land Rover 88 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Q497BNN registered?

Q497BNN is a 1998 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 April 1998.

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