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Q497NTM

1992 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

35,588 mi
Last recorded35,588 miles
Recorded on17 May 2024
Typical for 1992 Land Rover 8845,657 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ497NTM
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2024 35,588 miles

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

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

Under side of vehicle undersealed

Fail 17 May 2024 35,588 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Under side of vehicle undersealed

Pass 11 May 2023 35,511 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 35,457 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 May 2021 35,071 miles
Fail 18 May 2021 35,066 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle nearside slow reaction (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jan 2019 34,983 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 34,982 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 34,962 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 34,927 miles

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

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

both front swivel housings loosing oil

Pass 2 Nov 2012 34,916 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 34,546 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 31,465 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 30,959 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Jul 2008 30,935 miles

Front Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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Q497NTM is a 1992 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1992 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 45,657 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 Q497NTM, 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 34 years old, this Land Rover 88 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Q497NTM registered?

Q497NTM is a 1992 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 January 1992.

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